Bok Choy

A Chinese vegetable distinguished by its thick, juicy stems. Rich in calcium and retains a pleasant crunch even after simmering.

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A Chinese vegetable distinguished by its thick, juicy stems. Rich in calcium and retains a pleasant crunch even after simmering.

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Basic Nutrients (per 100g)

Only 9 kcal — one of the lowest-calorie vegetables available. With 1.2g of dietary fiber, it's perfect for those who want to eat a generous portion of the broth.

Calories

9 kcal

Protein

0.6 g

Fat

0.1 g

Carbs

2.0 g

Fiber

1.2 g

Sugars

0.8 g

Minerals (per 100g)

Calcium at 100mg is very high, roughly equivalent to 90% of the calcium in a glass of milk. Iron at 1.1mg also contributes to bone and blood health.

Sodium

32 mg

Salt equiv.

0.1 g

Potassium

260 mg

Calcium

100 mg

Magnesium

16 mg

Phosphorus

27 mg

Iron

1.1 mg

Zinc

0.3 mg

Copper

0.04 mg

Manganese

0.17 mg

Vitamins (per 100g)

Vitamin C 24mg, vitamin K 84μg, and folate 66μg are well balanced. Also rich in beta-carotene as a dark leafy green.

Vitamin A

170 µg

Vitamin D

0.0 µg

Vitamin E

0.7 mg

Vitamin K

84 µg

Vitamin B1

0.03 mg

Vitamin B2

0.07 mg

Vitamin B6

0.08 mg

Vitamin B12

0.0 µg

Vitamin C

24 mg

Niacin

0.3 mg

Folate

66 µg

Pantothenic acid

0.17 mg

Biotin

2.5 µg

Nutrition values are calculated based on the Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan 2020 (8th Revised Edition) by MEXT. Some seasonings and soups are reference values that include estimates from similar foods.