Borage
Carb Check
- Carbs
- 2gCarbs
- Fiber
- 5gFiber
- Net Carbs
- 0gNet Carbs
- Carbs per Portion
- 0.1gCarbs per Portion
- Glycemic Index
- 15Glycemic Index
Legend
Color-coded system for nutritional impact: Use for food choices, especially for diabetes or low-carb diets.
Diet Check
- Low Carb
- Yes
- Keto
- Yes
- Carnivore
- No
- Paleo
- Yes
- Slow Carb
- Yes
- Vegan
- Yes
- Vegetarian
- Yes
- Low FODMAP
- Yes
pH Check
Nutrient Distribution per 100g
Borage
- Water88.0g
- Fiber5.0g
- Carbs2.0g
- Fat1.0g
- Protein2.0g
Advanced Nutrient Analysis
- Histamine
- Not present
- Purine
- Not present
- Tyramine
- Low
- FODMAP
- Low
- Oxalate
- Moderate
- Goitrogen
- Moderate
- Sulfite
- Not present
- Nitrate
- Low
- Antioxidants
- Moderate
Legend
For the antioxidant level, the scale is flipped. 1 (green) is a high antioxidant level, and 5 (purple) is a low antioxidant level.
Borage is a leafy green that is exceptionally rich in several key minerals, notably iron and potassium. It fits well in a low-carb diet due to its low total carbohydrate content.
- Rich in iron, with 474% of the RDA.
- Contains 238% of the RDA for potassium.
- High in dietary fiber.
Is Borage keto?
Borage can be a keto-friendly addition to your diet due to its low carbohydrate content and high fiber. These characteristics help keep net carb intake low, fitting well within the macronutrient parameters of a ketogenic diet.
Carbohydrate Impact and Glycemic Index of Borage
Borage has a Glycemic Index of 15, indicating that it has a minimal impact on blood sugar levels. Its low carbohydrate content and high fiber also contribute to its low Glycemic Load, making it suitable for those monitoring their blood sugar.
Vitamin Check
- Vitamin A (Retinol)
- 0
- Vitamin C
- 35
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
- 0.06
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
- 0.15
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
- 0.18
- Beta-Carotene
- 2500
Mineral Check
- Sodium
- 200
- Calcium
- 90
- Iron
- 3.3
- Potassium
- 470
- Magnesium
- 50
- Phosphorus
- 50
- Zinc
- 1
Allergen Check
- Fructose
- Traces
- Lactose
- Not present
- Gluten
- Not present
- Soy
- Not present
- Shellfish
- Not present
Legend
Nutritional Information
| Nutrient | Amount (100g) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 32 kcal |
| Beta-CaroteneVitamin | 2500 |
| CalciumMineral | 90 |
| CarbohydratesMacro | 2 |
| Dietary FatMacro | 1 |
| Dietary FiberMacro | 5 |
| IronMineral | 3.3 |
| MagnesiumMineral | 50 |
| PhosphorusMineral | 50 |
| PotassiumMineral | 470 |
| ProteinMacro | 2 |
| SodiumMineral | 200 |
| Vitamin A (Retinol)Vitamin | 0 |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)Vitamin | 0.06 |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)Vitamin | 0.15 |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)Vitamin | 0.18 |
| Vitamin CVitamin | 35 |
| WaterMacro | 88 |
| ZincMineral | 1 |
