Scorzonera cana
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Scorzonera cana

Common name:
Salsify

Local name:
Teke sakali

Country:
Turkey

Food Group(s):
Leafy vegetable

Part of plant/stage of process:
leaves, raw

A perennial plant with yellow flowers growing up to 60 cm in height. It is consumed fresh in salads or used in pastry. The root of the plant can be boiled and eaten as well.

Nutrition Data

Energy (Kcal) KJ(39) 165
Water (g)87.59999999999999
Protein (g)0.19
Fat (g)0.83
Available carbohydrates (g)6.02
Dietary Fiber (g)3.55
Ash (g)1.8
Ca (mg)233
Fe (mg)10.61
Mg (mg)54
P (mg)29
K (mg)352
Na (mg)2
Zn (mg)0.32
Vit A-RAE (mcg)tr
ß-carotene (mcg)tr
VitC (mg)29
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