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Lamb's quarter leaf

Lamb’s quarter leaf is a leafy vegetable part commonly associated with Chenopodium album, eaten cooked or, when identified, used fresh.

Lamb's quarter leaf — illustrative ingredient image

About Lamb's quarter leaf

Lamb’s quarter leaf is a leaf of lamb’s quarters, a leafy plant used as a vegetable. The name is commonly applied to Chenopodium album, but the catalogue wording does not specify a botanical identity. Leaves are generally soft and green, with shape and size varying by plant and maturity.

The leaves may be eaten cooked or, when appropriately identified, used fresh in salads and other vegetable preparations. Their flavour is mild and leafy. Fresh and cooked leaves differ in texture and water content; the plant identification matters because common names can be applied inconsistently.

Ingredient type
whole food

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English

lamb’s quarter

English

lamb’s quarters

English

lamb's quarter leaf (raw)

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Lamb's quarter leaf nutrition & diet

Lamb's quarter leaf nutritional value

Lambsquarters, raw

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

Calories
43kcal
Protein
4.2g
Carbs
7.3g
Fat
0.8g

Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ. Values are reused for a confirmed PlateSafe identity alias; the displayed reference form remains controlling.

Fresh and cooked leaves have different water content; identification and maturity can also affect which plant material is being compared.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
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: USDA FoodData Central — Lambsquarters, 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.

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