Vegetables

Black salsify, steamed (without addition of salt)

Cooked vegetables (incl. cans) 56 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Black salsify, steamed (without addition of salt) provides 56 kcal (230 kJ). Its composition stands out for its content of dietary fibre (19.3 g) per 100 g. This food belongs to the “Cooked vegetables (incl. cans)” category (“Vegetables” family) of the Swiss database.

The essentials for 100 g

Protein1.5 g 3%

Fat0.3 g 0%

Carbohydrates2.2 g 1%

Dietary fibre19.3 g 64%

% of nutrient reference values (adults), for the displayed portion.

Detailed composition

for 100 g

Nutrient	Value	% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy	56 kcal (230 kJ)C	3%
Protein	1.5 gC	3%
Fat	0.3 gC	0%
of which saturated fat	0 gC	0%
of which polyunsaturated	0.2 gC	n/a
of which omega-3	0 gC	n/a
Carbohydrates	2.2 gC	1%
of which sugars	2.2 gC	2%
Dietary fibre	19.3 gC	64%
Water	76.6 gC	n/a
Alcohol	0 gC	n/a
Minerals
Calcium	35 mgC	4%
Iron	1 mgC	7%
Magnesium	23 mgC	6%
Phosphorus	86 mgC	12%
Potassium	230 mgC	12%
Sodium	3 mgC	0%
Zinc	0.4 mgC	4%
Vitamins
Vitamin D	0 µgC	0%
Vitamin B12	0 µgC	0%
Vitamin C	4 mgC	4%
Folate	20 µgC	10%

* Share of the nutrient reference values for adults (Swiss FIC ordinance, annex 10), for the displayed portion. For dietary fibre the annex sets no value: the 30 g a day is an indicative benchmark. “n/a”: value not available in the source, never estimated by us. A, E or C indicates each value’s origin.

As a share of daily needs

Covered by 100 g · reference population: average adult.

Protein3%

Fat0%

Carbohydrates1%

Dietary fibre64%

Phosphorus12%

Potassium12%

Folate10%

Iron7%

Magnesium6%

Quick comparison

Difference per 100 g from this food’s point of view: “+” = it contains more than the compared food.

Comparison	Protein	Fat	Energy
vs Capers, pickled in vinegar	− 0.7 g	− 0.6 g	+ 18 kcal
vs Brussel sprouts, steamed (without addition of salt)	− 2.1 g	− 0.1 g	+ 19 kcal
vs White cabbage, stewed (without addition of fat and salt)	+ 0.1 g	− 0.3 g	+ 19 kcal

Similar foods

Within the “Vegetables” family, selected by nutritional proximity (method v1.0).

Black salsify, raw54 kcal

Sage, raw59 kcal

Capers, pickled in vinegar38 kcal

Brussel sprouts, steamed (without addition of salt)37 kcal

White cabbage, stewed (without addition of fat and salt)37 kcal

Artichoke, heart, canned, drained27 kcal

White cabbage, steamed (without addition of salt)35 kcal

Leek, stewed (without addition of fat and salt)34 kcal

Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Black salsify, steamed (without addition of salt)?

100 g of Black salsify, steamed (without addition of salt) provides 56 kcal, i.e. 230 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).

How much protein in 100 g of Black salsify, steamed (without addition of salt)?

100 g provides 1.5 g of protein, i.e. 3% of the adult reference value (50 g).

What is the fat content of 100 g of Black salsify, steamed (without addition of salt)?

100 g contains 0.3 g of fat, of which 0 g saturated fatty acids.

Where do these values come from?

From the Swiss food composition database V7.1 published by the FSVO (July 2026). Every value carries an origin indicator: A (measured), E (estimated) or C (calculated).

Which preparation state do the values refer to?

To the official label “Black salsify, steamed (without addition of salt)” in the database: the state (raw, cooked, drained…) is specified where relevant. Preparation substantially changes the composition per 100 g, especially the water content.

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