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Borage calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of borage contains 21 calories, with 1.8 g of protein, 3.1 g of carbohydrate and 0.7 g of fat. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 28% Carbs 48% Fat 24%
How borage compares
Per 100 g, against the closest vegetables in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borage | 21 kcal | 1.8 g | 3.1 g | 0.7 g |
| Dock, cooked | 20 kcal | 1.8 g | 2.9 g | 0.6 g |
| Dock, raw | 22 kcal | 2 g | 3.2 g | 0.7 g |
| Cornsalad | 21 kcal | 2 g | 3.6 g | 0.4 g |
| Purslane, raw | 20 kcal | 2 g | 3.4 g | 0.4 g |
Nutrition facts for borage
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 21 kcal |
| Protein | 1.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.1 g |
| Fat | 0.7 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in borage
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 35 mg | 39% |
| Vitamin A | 210 µg | 23% |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.35 mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.13 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 52 mg | 12% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.15 mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 470 mg | 10% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common borage servings
How many calories in a portion of borage — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (89 g) | 19 kcal | 2 g | 3 g | 1 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 21 kcal | 2 g | 3 g | 1 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in borage?
Borage has 21 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in borage?
Borage contains 1.8 g of protein per 100 g.
Is borage low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Borage has 3.1 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Are these borage calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #170481 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
