Salsify Nutrition facts
Salsify
Salsify, also known as the vegetable oyster, is a kind of saltwater-mollusk flavored root vegetable of Mediterranean origin. Salsify and Scorzonera are two closely related plants in the Asteraceae family.
They are hardy perennials native to Southern Europe, cultivated for their delicious edible taproots. Of the two species, Scorzonera (black oyster plant), however, is more popular than common or white-salsify, especially in Spain, Italy, and Belgium.
Scientific name:- 1. Common Salsify: Tragopogon porrifolius. 2. Spanish or black salsify: Scorzonera hispanica. Both have similar growth characteristics as that of other Apiaceae family members like carrots, parsley, celery, etc.
| Nutrition Principle | Nutrition Value | Percentage of RDA |
|---|---|---|
| Principle | ||
| Energy | 82 Kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 18.60 g | 14% |
| Protein | 3.30 g | 6% |
| Total Fat | 0.20 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 9% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Folates | 26 µg | 6.5% |
| Niacin | 0.500 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.371 mg | 7% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.277 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin | 0.220 mg | 18% |
| Thiamin | 0.080 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 0 IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg | 13% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 20 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 380 mg | 8% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 60 mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.089 mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.70 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 23 mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.268 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 75 mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 0.8 µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.38 mg | 3% |