Edible parts
Leaves / tops as sold
Nutrition per 100 g
Food data (CoFID / USDA). % NRV is UK where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 92 kJ / 22 kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% |
| Carbohydrate | 3.1 g | 1% |
| Fibre | 1.5 g | — |
| Natural sugars | 0.6 g | — |
| Fat | 0.3 g | — |
| Vitamin A | 148 µg RE | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 122 mg | 153% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 45 µg | 60% |
| Folate | 18 µg | 9% |
| Calcium | 82 mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 22 mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 248 mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.25 mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 6 mg | — |
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % NRV UK · not medical advice
Prep notes
Peppery leaf and flower. Vitamin C in bell-pepper territory. Seeds pickle like capers. A garden plant that behaves like a cress.
Season
Often seasonal where grown; year-round when imported or stored.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus; SK Kapucínka) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under herb. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Leaves / tops as sold.