Borage
Carb Check
- Carbs
- 2gCarbs
- Fiber
- 5gFiber
- Net Carbs
- 0.0gNet Carbs
- Carbs per Portion
- 0.1gCarbs per Portion
- Glycemic Index
- 15Glycemic Index
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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
- Nutrientg
- 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
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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.
Vitamin Check
- Vitamin A (Retinol)
- 0 μg
- Vitamin C
- 35 mg
- Vitamin B 1 (Thiamine)
- 0.06 mg
- Vitamin B 2 (Riboflavin)
- 0.15 mg
- Vitamin B 6 (Pyridoxine)
- 0.18 mg
- Beta-Carotene (ß-Carotene)
- 2500 μg
Mineral Check
- Sodium
- 200 mg
- Calcium
- 90 mg
- Iron
- 3.3 mg
- Potassium
- 470 mg
- Magnesium
- 50 mg
- Phosphorus
- 50 mg
- Zinc
- 1 mg
Allergen Check
- Fructose
- Traces
- Lactose
- Not present
- Gluten
- Not present
- Soy
- Not present
- Shellfish
- Not present
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Nutritional Information
| Nutrient | Amount (100g) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 32 kcal |
| Carbohydratesmacro | 2 g |
| Proteinmacro | 2 g |
| Watermicro | 88 g |
| Dietary Fibermacro | 5 g |
| Dietary Fatmacro | 1 g |
| Vitamin A (Retinol)vitamin | 0 μg |
| Vitamin B 2 (Riboflavin)vitamin | 0.15 mg |
| Beta-Carotene (ß-Carotene)vitamin | 2500 μg |
| Vitamin B 6 (Pyridoxine)vitamin | 0.18 mg |
| Vitamin B 12 (Cobalamin)vitamin | 0 μg |
| Vitamin B 1 (Thiamine)vitamin | 0.06 mg |
| Vitamin Dvitamin | 0 μg |
| Vitamin Cvitamin | 35 mg |
| Sodiummineral | 200 mg |
| Calciummineral | 90 mg |
| Potassiummineral | 470 mg |
| Ironmineral | 3.3 mg |
| Magnesiummineral | 50 mg |
| Phosphorusmineral | 50 mg |
| Zincmineral | 1 mg |
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.