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

Samphire Nutrition Facts, Vitamins and Benefits

Samphire (Salicornia europaea / Salicornia emericii) is included in the Topraktan Bilgiler vegetable library. Per 100 g it provides approximately 36 kcal and includes 121 mg magnesium, 142 µg RAE vitamin A, 117 mg calcium. Values can vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions and preparation.

121 mg magnesium142 µg RAE vitamin A117 mg calcium2.1 mg iron
Energy36 kcal
Fiber2.6 g
Vitamin C10.6 mg
Potassium193 mg

Samphire benefits and place in a balanced diet

  • Samphire provides 2.6 g of dietary fiber per 100 g. Fiber supports normal bowel function and can contribute to fullness as part of a balanced diet.
  • A 100 g serving contains about 10.6 mg of vitamin C. Vitamin C contributes to normal immune function, collagen formation and protection of cells from oxidative stress.
  • Its potassium content is approximately 193 mg per 100 g. Potassium contributes to normal muscle and nervous-system function and the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
  • It supplies about 121 mg of magnesium per 100 g. Magnesium contributes to normal energy metabolism and normal muscle function.
  • It contains about 2.1 mg of iron per 100 g. Iron contributes to normal red blood cell formation and oxygen transport; absorption from plant foods varies.
  • It provides approximately 142 µg RAE of vitamin A per 100 g. Vitamin A contributes to normal vision, skin and immune function.

Samphire 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.

Samphire vitamins, minerals and nutrition facts
NutrientPer 100 g100 g serving
Core values and macronutrients
Energy36 kcal36 kcal
Water87.2 g87.2 g
Protein0.9 g0.9 g
Total fat0.5 g0.5 g
Saturated fat0 g0 g
Monounsaturated fat0 g0 g
Polyunsaturated fat0 g0 g
Carbohydrate5.8 g5.8 g
Dietary fiber2.6 g2.6 g
Total sugars0 g0 g
Starch0 g0 g
Ash3 g3 g
Cholesterol0 mg0 mg
Minerals
Calcium117 mg117 mg
Iron2.1 mg2.1 mg
Magnesium121 mg121 mg
Phosphorus24 mg24 mg
Potassium193 mg193 mg
Sodium1,064 mg1,064 mg
Zinc0.2 mg0.2 mg
Copper0 mg0 mg
Manganese0 mg0 mg
Selenium0 µg0 µg
Fluoride0 µg0 µg
Vitamins and vitamin-like compounds
Vitamin C10.6 mg10.6 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0 mg0 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.1 mg0.1 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)0.7 mg0.7 mg
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)0 mg0 mg
Vitamin B60 mg0 mg
Vitamin B7 (Biotin)0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B9 (Folate)0 µg0 µg
Folic acid0 µg0 µg
Food folate0 µg0 µg
Folate, DFE0 µg DFE0 µg DFE
Choline0 mg0 mg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Vitamin A142 µg RAE142 µg RAE
Retinol0 µg0 µg
Beta-carotene1,702 µg1,702 µg
Alpha-carotene0 µg0 µg
Beta-cryptoxanthin0 µg0 µg
Lycopene0 µg0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin0 µg0 µg
Vitamin E0 mg0 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin K0 µg0 µg
Fatty acids
Omega-30 g0 g
Omega-60 g0 g
Types of sugar
Sucrose0 g0 g
Glucose0 g0 g
Fructose0 g0 g
Lactose0 g0 g
Maltose0 g0 g
Galactose0 g0 g
Amino acids
Tryptophan0 g0 g
Threonine0 g0 g
Isoleucine0 g0 g
Leucine0 g0 g
Lysine0 g0 g
Methionine0 g0 g
Cystine0 g0 g
Phenylalanine0 g0 g
Tyrosine0 g0 g
Valine0 g0 g
Arginine0 g0 g
Histidine0 g0 g
Alanine0 g0 g
Aspartic acid0 g0 g
Glutamic acid0 g0 g
Glycine0 g0 g
Proline0 g0 g
Serine0 g0 g
Vitamin details
Niacin equivalents0 mg0 mg
Vitamin D20 µg0 µg
Vitamin D30 µg0 µg
Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone)0 µg0 µg
Vitamin K2 (Menaquinone)0 µg0 µg
Beta-tocopherol0 mg0 mg
Gamma-tocopherol0 mg0 mg
Delta-tocopherol0 mg0 mg
Fatty-acid details
Trans fat0 g0 g
Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)0 g0 g
Linoleic acid0 g0 g
EPA0 g0 g
DHA0 g0 g

How many calories are in Samphire?

100 g (about 3.5 oz) provides approximately 36 kcal. A 100 g reference serving provides approximately 36 kcal. Values vary with variety, ripeness and preparation.

How to use Samphire in the kitchen

Samphire 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.

Nutrition values can vary by variety, maturity and preparation. Seasonal dates refer to approximate general harvest periods in Turkey, not universal availability. General information only; not medical advice. Primary composition reference: USDA FoodData Central.