Horseradish – Nutritional Information
Item: Horseradish
Category: Spices and Herbs
Refuse: 0% (values below are for edible portion)
Serving size analysed: 5g, 1 tsp
Intro: When I hear the term ‘horseradish’ then I always think of the sauce, I didn’t know it was actually a herb used in the production of the sauce! This is another ancient herb like the dill weed we looked at the other day, and apparently not only is it mentioned in Greek mythology where it was said to be worth its weight in gold (not sure why!) but also murals depicting horseradish have been found in excavations at Pompeii, so this herb has been an important part of our lives for thousands of years.
The root and the leaves of this plant have been used at medicine throughout the ages, but as a herb then typically it is the grated root which is added to dishes. By grating the root you force a mustard oil to be secreted, and then if you keep the grated roots in vinegar you can preserve the taste for months in the refrigerator, otherwise it will start to lose its potency very quickly.
| Overview: | |
| Calories: | 2 |
| Water: | 4.25g |
| Carbs: | 0.56g |
| Protein: | 0.06g |
| Fiber: | 0.17g |
| Total Fat: | 0.03g |
| Saturated Fat: | 0.00g |
| Trans-fats: | Not known (or 0) |
| Minerals: | |
| Calcium: | 2.80mg |
| Iron: | 0.02mg |
| Magnesium: | 1.35mg |
| Phosphorus: | 1.55mg |
| Potassium: | 12.30mg |
| Sodium: | 15.70mg |
| Zinc: | 0.04mg |
| Copper: | 0.00mg |
| Manganese: | 0.01mg |
| Selenium: | 0.14mcg |
| Vitamins: | |
| Vitamin A: | 0.10IU |
| Thiamine (B1): | 0.00mg |
| Riboflavin (B2): | 0.00mg |
| Niacin (B3): | 0.02mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5): | 0.00mg |
| Vitamin B6: | 0.00mg |
| Folic acid/Folate (B9): | 2.85mcg |
| Vitamin B12: | 0.00mcg |
| Vitamin C: | 1.25mg |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol): | 0.00mg |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone): | 0.07mcg |
| Essential Amino Acids: | |
| Isoleucine: | Not known |
| Leucine: | Not known |
| Lysine: | Not known |
| Methionine: | Not known |
| Phenylalanine: | Not known |
| Threonine: | Not known |
| Tryptophan: | Not known |
| Valine: | Not known |
| Miscellaneous: | |
| Alcohol: | 0.00g |
| Caffeine: | 0.00mg |
Footnotes:
None
Source:
These nutrition facts for horseradish were kindly provided by…
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service.
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 22. Nutrient Data Laboratory Home Page: http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/
…under a PD license.
Information provide for entertainment purposes only and should not be relied upon to be accurate, please visit the USDA database for the full record.
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