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Lagos spinach (Celosia argentea)

Lagos spinach, commonly identified as Celosia argentea, is a leafy vegetable whose tender leaves and shoots are cooked in greens, soups or stews.

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About Lagos spinach (Celosia argentea)

Lagos spinach, commonly identified with Celosia argentea, is a leafy vegetable grown and eaten in parts of Africa and Asia. Its tender leaves and shoots are cooked as greens, often chopped or added to soups and stews; the plant is not the same food as true spinach.

The edible leaves are generally green and soft when cooked, with a mild, leafy flavour that can become more pronounced as they mature. Fresh leaves and shoots are the usual form, though dried leaves may also be used. Names and local types can vary, so the precise plant identity matters.

Ingredient type
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celosia

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Lagos spinach (Celosia argentea) nutrition & diet

Lagos spinach (Celosia argentea) nutritional value

Lagos spinach (Celosia argentea) · edible young leaves · fresh-weight basis

Per 100 g of the edible portion of fresh Lagos spinach leaves, per 100 g.

Calories
44kcal
Protein
4.7g
Carbs
7.3g
Fat
0.7g

Reference values for fresh edible leaves. Cultivar, maturity, soil fertility and fertilizer application can materially change composition.

Compare fresh leaves with cooked or dried forms: water loss, cooking liquid, and added ingredients change measured composition.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
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  • Paleo
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  • Low-carb
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  • Halal
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  • Kosher
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What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
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: PROTA4U: Celosia argentea (Lagos spinach) ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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