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Bathua Greens

Bathua greens are the tender leaves of Chenopodium species, commonly cooked as a leafy vegetable in South Asian dishes.

Bathua Greens — illustrative ingredient image

About Bathua Greens

Bathua greens are the tender leaves and soft shoots of plants sold under the South Asian name bathua, used as a leafy vegetable. They are commonly cooked in vegetable dishes, mixed with other greens, stirred into doughs or batters, or combined with dairy, legumes, grains, and spices. The name may cover more than one closely related leafy plant.

Young bathua has a mild, earthy, slightly mineral flavour and a soft texture. As the leaves and stems mature, their flavour can become more pronounced and their texture more fibrous or coarse. Cooking softens tender portions and melds them with accompanying ingredients.

Bathua is usually sold fresh in bunches, then washed, sorted, and chopped. Leaves and tender stems are generally used, while tough stems are removed. It may also be cooked whole or puréed, with the plant variety, maturity, and selected edible parts affecting its final character.

Ingredient type
whole food

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English

Bathua

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Bathua Greens nutrition & diet

Bathua Greens nutritional value

Reference: Bathua leaves

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
27.7kcal
Protein
2.5g
Carbs
2.6g
Fat
0.4g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Portions & preparation

Establish the exact Chenopodium species, plant part, maturity, and preparation before comparison. Use the tender edible leaves as served, distinguishing raw, blanched, boiled, sautéed, or dried forms from cooking water, oil, dairy, spices, and accompanying grains.

Compare the right form: Match references to the identified Chenopodium species and edible tender leaves, specifying raw, cooked, dried, or mixed preparation and excluding stems when relevant.

Diet considerations

Bathua greens are plant-derived leaves when the identity is confirmed as the stated Chenopodium ingredient. Compatibility changes when cooked with dairy, ghee, meat, stock, cereal flour, or served with breads and grains. The greens’ portion and the accompanying dish determine the carbohydrate pattern.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically compatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically compatible
The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017 — C008 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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