Polygonum cognatum
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Polygonum cognatum

Common name:
Indian Knotgrass

Local name:
Madımak, İbi otu, Kuşekmeği

Country:
Turkey

Food Group(s):
Leafy vegetable

Part of plant/stage of process:
leaves, raw

Indian knotgrass is a perennial herb plant commonly found in the Irano-Turanian region. The leaves are usually consumed fresh in salads or traditionally cooked in local recipes.

Nutrition Data

Energy (Kcal) KJ(60) 251
Water (g)77.94
Protein (g)2.06
Fat (g)0.65
Available carbohydrates (g)6.77
Dietary Fiber (g)9.52
Ash (g)3.05
Ca (mg)275
Fe (mg)37.43
Mg (mg)78
P (mg)43
K (mg)448
Na (mg)2
Zn (mg)0.71
Vit A-RAE (mcg)187
ß-carotene (mcg)2249
VitC (mg)23
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