Stinging Nettles
Stinging Nettles belongs to the prepared foods category of our catalog. A 100 g serving provides 42 kcal with 2.7 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat, 7.5 g of carbohydrate. Its strongest contribution is calcium — 37% of the Daily Value per 100 g (see the calcium rich foods, including non-dairy sources guide). Related entries in the same group include Stew/Soup, Caribou (Alaska Native) and Subway, or jump to the full food catalog.
Calorie & macro balance
Share of calories from each macronutrient (per 100 g).
- Protein38.7%2.7 g
- Fat3.5%0.1 g
- Carbs57.7%7.5 g
What this food is high in
Shown as percent of the Daily Value per 100 g. Tap a ring to explore that nutrient across all foods.
Full nutrition facts (per 100 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | ||
| Calories | 42 kcal | 2% |
| Macronutrients | ||
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5% |
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | <1% |
| Saturated Fat | — | |
| Carbohydrate | 7.5 g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | <1% |
| Minerals | ||
| Sodium | 4 mg | <1% |
| Potassium | 334 mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 481 mg | 37% |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 57 mg | 14% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin C | — | |
| Vitamin A | 101 mcg | 11% |
| Vitamin D | — | |
| Other | ||
| Cholesterol | — | |
* Percent of the Daily Value (based on a 2,000 kcal diet).
Data source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are per 100 g of edible portion and are reference figures — they vary by variety, preparation and brand. Last updated: 2026-04-30.
Frequently asked questions
- How many calories are in Stinging Nettles?
- A 100 g serving of Stinging Nettles has 42 kcal. The calories in your portion depend on its weight and how it is prepared.
- How much protein is in Stinging Nettles?
- Per 100 g there are 2.7 g of protein — about 5% of the Daily Value (50 g).
- How much fat and carbs are in Stinging Nettles?
- Per 100 g there are 0.1 g of fat and 7.5 g of carbohydrate, including 6.9 g of fiber.
- What nutrients is Stinging Nettles high in?
- Per 100 g it notably contributes to your Daily Value for: Calcium (37% DV), Dietary Fiber (25% DV), Magnesium (14% DV).
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