March–July in Turkey (approximate harvest period)Garden Sorrel Nutrition Facts, Vitamins and Benefits
Garden Sorrel (Rumex acetosa) is included in the Topraktan Bilgiler vegetable library. Per 100 g it provides approximately 23.4 kcal and includes 103 mg magnesium, 48 mg vitamin C, 390 mg potassium. Values can vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions and preparation.
Garden Sorrel benefits and place in a balanced diet
- A 100 g portion provides approximately 23.4 kcal; portion size and preparation affect total energy intake.
- Its approximately 93 g of water per 100 g contributes to total fluid intake.
- Its approximately 1.8 g of dietary fiber per 100 g contributes to fiber intake; a fiber-containing diet can support normal bowel function and fullness.
- About 48 mg of vitamin C per 100 g contributes to normal immune function, collagen formation and the absorption of iron from plant foods.
- Its recorded folate content contributes to normal blood formation, cell division and homocysteine metabolism.
- About 0.12 mg of vitamin B6 per 100 g contributes to normal protein and glycogen metabolism, nervous-system function and red blood-cell formation.
- About 0.04 mg of vitamin B1 per 100 g contributes to normal energy metabolism and nervous-system function.
- About 44 mg of calcium per 100 g contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth, muscle function and nerve transmission.
- About 390 mg of potassium per 100 g contributes to normal muscle and nervous-system function and the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
- About 103 mg of magnesium per 100 g contributes to normal energy metabolism and muscle and nervous-system function.
- About 2.4 mg of iron per 100 g contributes to normal red-blood-cell and haemoglobin formation and oxygen transport. Absorption of plant iron varies with the meal.
- No single food prevents or treats disease. The nutritional value of garden sorrel depends on portion size, variety, ripeness and the overall eating pattern.
Garden Sorrel nutrition facts
The table covers calories, macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and amino acids where a measured value is available. Values are shown per 100 g and for a 100 g reference serving.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 100 g serving |
|---|---|---|
| Core values and macronutrients | ||
| Energy | 23.4 kcal | 23.4 kcal |
| Water | 93 g | 93 g |
| Protein | 1.9 g | 1.9 g |
| Total fat | 0.65 g | 0.65 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.04 g | 0.04 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.26 g | 0.26 g |
| Carbohydrate | 1.6 g | 1.6 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1.8 g | 1.8 g |
| Total sugars | 1.5 g | 1.5 g |
| Starch | 0.06 g | 0.06 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 44 mg | 44 mg |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 2.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 103 mg | 103 mg |
| Phosphorus | 63 mg | 63 mg |
| Potassium | 390 mg | 390 mg |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 4 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Copper | 0.131 mg | 0.131 mg |
| Manganese | 0.349 mg | 0.349 mg |
| Selenium | 0.9 µg | 0.9 µg |
| Vitamins and vitamin-like compounds | ||
| Vitamin C | 48 mg | 48 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | 0.04 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.1 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 0.5 mg | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) | 0.04 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate) | 13 µg | 13 µg |
| Food folate | 13 µg | 13 µg |
| Folate, DFE | 13 µg DFE | 13 µg DFE |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Fatty-acid details | ||
| Trans fat | 0 g | 0 g |
How many calories are in Garden Sorrel?
100 g (about 3.5 oz) provides approximately 23.4 kcal. A 100 g reference serving provides approximately 23.4 kcal. Values vary with variety, ripeness and preparation.
How to use Garden Sorrel in the kitchen
Garden Sorrel can be used raw when food-safe or prepared by steaming, roasting, sautéing, simmering or adding to soups and salads, depending on the ingredient.
Direct USDA records are used where available; closest-profile entries are explicitly labelled and remain approximate. Blank fields mean that the source did not report a value. General information only; not medical advice. Primary composition reference: USDA FoodData Central.
