Horseradish Nutrition facts
Horseradish
Horseradish is a pungent, long, tapering root that employed as a condiment to the recipes. It possesses strong, hot, and sharp flavor which can only be appreciated after experiencing its unique taste!
Botanically, this spicy root belongs to the genus, Armoracia, in the Brassicaceae (mustards) family; sharing with other members of Brassica like mustard, kale, radish, cabbage, etc.
Scientific name: Armoracia rusticana.
Horseradish is native to the Eastern and Mediterranean regions of Europe, from where it spread to the Americas during colonial times.
| Nutrition Principle | Nutrition Value | Percentage of RDA |
|---|---|---|
| Principle | ||
| Energy | 48 cal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 11.29 g | 9% |
| Protein | 1.18 g | 2% |
| Total Fat | 0.69 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 9% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Folates | 57 µg | 14% |
| Niacin | 0.386 mg | 2.5% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.093 mg | 2% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.073 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin | 0.024 mg | 2% |
| Thiamin | 0.008 mg | <1% |
| Vitamin A | 2 IU | <1% |
| Vitamin C | 24.9 mg | 41% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 314 mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 246 mg | 5% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 56 mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.058 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.42 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 27 mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.126 mg | 5.5% |
| Phosphorus | 31 mg | 4.5% |
| Zinc | 0.83 mg | 8% |
| Phyto-nutrients | ||
| Carotene-ß | 1 µg | -- |
| Crypto-xanthin-ß | 0 µg | -- |
| Lutein-zeaxanthin | 10 µg | -- |