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Arrowhead, boiled in unsalted water

Arrowhead is an aquatic plant with edible tubers that are eaten as a vegetable. This entry describes the tubers boiled in unsalted water, with nutrient values calculated from raw arrowhead. Per 100g, it provides 18g of carbohydrate, 4.2g of protein, 0.3g of fat and 610mg of potassium. Carbohydrate is its main source of energy.

Potassium supports normal muscle and nerve function, while protein is needed for the growth and repair of body tissues. The salt content listed is for preparation without added salt; adding salt, stock or sauces can increase the amount in the finished dish. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energía

91 kcal

Energía

385 kJ

Grasa

0.3g

Carbohydrate

18g

Proteína

4.2g

Sal

0.05g

Agua

76g

Colesterol

0mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

0µg

Vitamina D

0µg

Vitamina E

Trace

Vitamina C

1mg

Thiamin (B1)

0.13mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0.03mg

Niacin (B3)

1.2mg

Vitamina B12

0µg

Calcio

11mg

Hierro

2.2mg

Magnesio

43mg

Phosphorus

140mg

Potasio

610mg

Sodio

18mg

Other types of arrowhead

Alimentos

Calories per 100g

Protein per 100g

Fat per 100g

Fibre per 100g

Arrowhead, raw

107 kcal

5g

0.3g

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About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (Calculated from raw). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Lecturas adicionales y referencias

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

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  • 3 Nov 2026 | Última versión
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Publicado originalmente