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  1. Borage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

Boiled borage without salt has 25 kcal per 100 g. Same as salted minus sodium. The star-shaped blue flowers are edible and beautiful in garnishes.

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How should I track Borage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt?

Borage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt is high in iron. For consistent tracking of Borage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, weigh it raw. Cooking method changes both weight and calorie density — steaming barely changes anything, but roasting with oil or frying can double the calories. A systematic review (Whitton et al., Adv Nutr 2022) found vegetables are omitted from food logs 2–85% of the time, often because people assume they are "free" calorically. While most vegetables are indeed low-calorie, the fats added during cooking are not. Log the oil, butter, or dressing separately to keep your tracking accurate.

Macro Breakdown

Macro Split: 28% Protein, 48% Carbs, 24% FatMacro Split100%
Protein28%2.1g
Carbs48%3.6g
Fat24%0.8g

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g. Percentages reflect Daily Value (DV).

Energy
  • Calories
    25kcal—
Macronutrients
  • Protein
    2.1g4%
  • Carbohydrates
    3.6g—
  • Fat
    0.8g—
  • Fiberathlete
    0.0g0%
  • Sugar
    0.0g—
  • Saturated Fat
    0.2g—
Minerals
  • Sodium
    88mg—
  • Calciumathlete
    102mg8%
  • Ironathlete
    4mg20%
Vitamins
  • Vitamin Dathlete
    0.0mcg0%

% Daily Value based on FDA 2,000 kcal reference diet. Strength trainees have different needs — see highlighted nutrients.

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Borage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt — values for 100g

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Primary macros

Calories
25
kcal
Protein
2.1
g
Carbs
3.6
g
Fat
0.8
g

More nutrients

Fiber
0.0g
Sugar
0.0g
Sat. Fat
0.2g
Sodium
88mg
Calcium
102mg
Iron
4mg
Potassium
491mg
Magnesium
57mg
Zinc
0mg
Vitamin D
0.0mcg
Nutrient highlights
High in IronGood Source of MagnesiumGood Source of Potassium

Frequently Asked Questions

Borage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt is high in iron. For consistent tracking of Borage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, weigh it raw. Cooking method changes both weight and calorie density — steaming barely changes anything, but roasting with oil or frying can double the calories. A systematic review (Whitton et al., Adv Nutr 2022) found vegetables are omitted from food logs 2–85% of the time, often because people assume they are "free" calorically. While most vegetables are indeed low-calorie, the fats added during cooking are not. Log the oil, butter, or dressing separately to keep your tracking accurate.

Borage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt contains 2.1g protein per 100g, which is lower in protein. A 100g serving provides 2.1g protein.

Notable nutrients in Borage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt include Iron, Magnesium and Potassium. Per 100g: 2.1g protein, 3.6g carbs, and 0.8g fat.

Yes, Borage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt can support weight loss. At 25 kcal per 100g it is low in calorie density, allowing larger portions for fewer calories.

Yes, Borage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt is keto-friendly. With 3.6g total carbs and 0g fiber per 100g (3.6g net carbs), it fits easily within the daily 20-50g net carb limit.

Borage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt provides 25 kcal, 2.1g protein, 3.6g carbs, and 0.8g fat per 100g. Compare with other vegetables foods in our database to find the best option for your nutritional goals.

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Macros per 100g

25
Calories
Protein2.1g
Fat0.8g
Carbs3.6g
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