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Jute Leaf

Jute leaf is a leafy green used in soups, stews, and other cooked vegetable dishes.

Jute Leaf — illustrative ingredient image

About Jute Leaf

Jute leaf is the edible leaf of a jute plant, used as a leafy green rather than for its fiber. The leaves are typically harvested young, then washed and cooked whole or chopped.

The leaves are green, tender to moderately firm, and can become slippery or mucilaginous when simmered, depending on variety and cooking time. Their flavour is generally mild and vegetal, allowing them to take on the character of broths, spices, and other ingredients.

Fresh leaves are the usual form, while dried leaves may also occur in regional food traditions. Jute leaf is used in soups, stews, braised vegetable dishes, and preparations thickened by its natural mucilage; drying and cooking change its texture and intensity.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Jute Leaf

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Jute Leaf nutrition & diet

Jute Leaf nutritional value

Jute, potherb, raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.

Calories
34kcal
Protein
4.7g
Carbs
5.8g
Fat
0.3g

Reference values for the specific food form shown. Other varieties, brands and preparations can differ.

Portions & preparation

Establish the jute species and use fresh, frozen, or dried leaves as the reference form. Match the cooked edible leaves after trimming stems; soups and stews may include substantial broth, oil, meat, seafood, grains, or legumes that should be assessed separately.

Compare the right form: Confirm the jute species and match trimmed fresh, frozen, or dried leaves, raw or cooked, including the edible portion used in the dish.

Diet considerations

Jute leaf is a plant leafy vegetable when the identity is confirmed. Plain cooked leaves can fit plant-based patterns, while compatibility changes with meat or seafood broth, dairy, oils, grains, legumes, and thickening ingredients. Because common names vary, establish the species, processing, and complete recipe before making diet-specific judgments.

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: USDA FoodData Central — Jute, potherb, raw ↗. 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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