Table of Contents
Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Bok Choy"
| Food Name: Bok Choy | |
| Food Group: Vegetables | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 13 | Protein (g): 2 |
| Carbohydrates (g): 2 | Sugars (g): 1 |
| Fiber (g): 1 | Net Carbs (g): 1 |
| Water (g): 95 | |
| Fats | |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 15 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 96 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 55 | Omega-6 (mg): 42 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 4468 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 223 |
| Vitamin C (mg): 45 | Vitamin K (mcg): 46 |
| Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 66 |
| Food Folate (mcg): 66 | Folate DFE (mcg): 66 |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 105 | Iron (mg): 1 |
| Magnesium (mg): 19 | Phosphorus (mg): 37 |
| Potassium (mg): 252 | Sodium (mg): 65 |
| Selenium (mcg): 1 | |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 15 | Threonine (mg): 49 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 85 | Leucine (mg): 88 |
| Lysine (mg): 89 | Methionine (mg): 9 |
| Cystine (mg): 17 | Phenylalanine (mg): 44 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 29 | Valine (mg): 66 |
| Arginine (mg): 84 | Histidine (mg): 26 |
| Alanine (mg): 86 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 108 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 360 | Glycine (mg): 43 |
| Proline (mg): 31 | Serine (mg): 48 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 6 | Beta-Carotene (mcg): 2681 |
| Alpha-Carotene (mcg): 1 | Lutein + Zeaxanthin (mcg): 40 |
| PRAL Score: -5 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Bok Choy
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Bok Choy'?
100 grams of 'Bok Choy' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 2g (around 4% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 2g (around 1% of daily requirement),
Fat – 0g (around 0% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Protein while lower in Fat, making it more suitable for diets that are high-protein and also suitable for those requiring low Fat intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Bok Choy'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Bok Choy' provides around 13 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from protein, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 1% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a low-calorie food choice.
Is 'Bok Choy' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Bok Choy' is mainly a source of protein. It contains 2g protein, 2g carbs, and 0g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on protein.
Does 'Bok Choy' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Bok Choy' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 105 mg (8% DV),
Iron (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Potassium (mg): 252 mg (5% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 19 mg (5% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 37 mg (3% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 1 mcg (2% DV),
Sodium (mg): 65 mg (3% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Bok Choy in significant amounts?
'Bok Choy' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (IU): 4468 IU (149% DV),
Vitamin C (mg): 45 mg (50% DV),
Vitamin K (mcg): 46 mcg (38% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 223 mcg (25% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 66 mcg (17% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 66 mcg (17% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 66 mcg (17% DV).
'Bok Choy' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 mg (6% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Bok Choy' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Bok Choy' does not contain significant amounts of commonly overconsumed nutrients per 100g.