Nettle (Leaves | Cut)

:: What Is Nettle? Nettle, also known as Urtica dioica, common, or stinging nettle, is an herbaceous flowering plant. Though it was once localized to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. The tall green plant, which resembles mint, is covered in delicate white flowers and tiny hairs.

:: Health Benefits Contains Many Nutrients (Vitamins, Minerals, Fats, Amino Acids, Polyphenols and Pigments) May Reduce Inflammation May Treat Enlarged Prostate Symptoms May Treat Hay Fever May Lower Blood Pressure

:: Nutrition Nutrition value per 100 g. (Source: USDA Nutrient Database) Principle Nutrient Value Percent of RDA Energy 42 Kcal 2% Carbohydrates 7.49 g 5.75% Protein 2.71 g 5% Total Fat 0.11 g <1% Cholesterol 0 mg 0% Dietary Fiber 6.9 g 18% Vitamins Folates 14 µg 3.5% Niacin 0.388 mg 2.4% Pyridoxine 0.103 mg 8% Riboflavin 0.16 mg 12% Thiamin 0.008 mg <1% Vitamin A 2010 IU 67% Vitamin K 499 µg 416% Electrolytes Sodium 4 mg <1% Potassium 334 mg 7% Minerals Calcium 481 mg 48% Copper 0.076 mg 8.4% Iron 1.64 mg 23% Magnesium 57 mg 14% Manganese 0.779 mg 34% Phosphorus 71 mg 10% Zinc 0.34 mg 3% Phyto-nutrients Carotene-ß 1150 µg Carotene-α 114 µg Lutein-Zeaxanthin 4180 µg