Evidence-aware nutrition guide for Salsify.Values are approximate per 100 g unless stated otherwise.
Salsify vegetableJanuary–December in Turkey (approximate harvest period)
Vegetable guide · values per 100 g (3.5 oz)

Salsify Nutrition Facts, Vitamins and Benefits

Salsify (Tragopogon porrifolius) is included in the Topraktan Bilgiler vegetable library. Per 100 g it provides approximately 82 kcal and includes 380 mg potassium, 3.3 g fiber, 60 mg calcium. Values can vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions and preparation.

380 mg potassium3.3 g fiber60 mg calcium26 µg folate
Energy82 kcal
Fiber3.3 g
Vitamin C8 mg
Potassium380 mg

Salsify benefits and place in a balanced diet

  • A 100 g portion provides approximately 82 kcal; portion size and preparation affect total energy intake.
  • Its approximately 77 g of water per 100 g contributes to total fluid intake.
  • Its approximately 3.3 g of dietary fiber per 100 g contributes to fiber intake; a fiber-containing diet can support normal bowel function and fullness.
  • About 8 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 0.277 mg of vitamin B6 per 100 g contributes to normal protein and glycogen metabolism, nervous-system function and red blood-cell formation.
  • About 0.08 mg of vitamin B1 per 100 g contributes to normal energy metabolism and nervous-system function.
  • About 60 mg of calcium per 100 g contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth, muscle function and nerve transmission.
  • About 380 mg of potassium per 100 g contributes to normal muscle and nervous-system function and the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
  • About 23 mg of magnesium per 100 g contributes to normal energy metabolism and muscle and nervous-system function.
  • About 0.7 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 salsify depends on portion size, variety, ripeness and the overall eating pattern.

Salsify 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.

Salsify vitamins, minerals and nutrition facts
NutrientPer 100 g100 g serving
Core values and macronutrients
Energy82 kcal82 kcal
Water77 g77 g
Protein3.3 g3.3 g
Total fat0.2 g0.2 g
Carbohydrate18.6 g18.6 g
Dietary fiber3.3 g3.3 g
Ash0.9 g0.9 g
Cholesterol0 mg0 mg
Minerals
Calcium60 mg60 mg
Iron0.7 mg0.7 mg
Magnesium23 mg23 mg
Phosphorus75 mg75 mg
Potassium380 mg380 mg
Sodium20 mg20 mg
Zinc0.38 mg0.38 mg
Copper0.089 mg0.089 mg
Manganese0.268 mg0.268 mg
Selenium0.8 µg0.8 µg
Vitamins and vitamin-like compounds
Vitamin C8 mg8 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0.08 mg0.08 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.22 mg0.22 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)0.5 mg0.5 mg
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)0.371 mg0.371 mg
Vitamin B60.277 mg0.277 mg
Vitamin B9 (Folate)26 µg26 µg
Folic acid0 µg0 µg
Food folate26 µg26 µg
Folate, DFE26 µg DFE26 µg DFE
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Vitamin A0 µg RAE0 µg RAE
Retinol0 µg0 µg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Fatty-acid details
Trans fat0 g0 g

How many calories are in Salsify?

100 g (about 3.5 oz) provides approximately 82 kcal. A 100 g reference serving provides approximately 82 kcal. Values vary with variety, ripeness and preparation.

How to use Salsify in the kitchen

Salsify can be used raw when food-safe or prepared by steaming, roasting, sautéing, simmering or adding to soups and salads, depending on the ingredient.

Cooking, peeling, draining and added oil or sugar can change nutrition values. The calculator scales the recorded reference values by weight.

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.