Typha

Typha
Typha latifolia
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Clade:	Commelinids
Order:	Poales
Family:	Typhaceae
Genus:	Typha L.
Synonyms
Massula Dulac Rohrbachia (Kronf. ex Riedl) Mavrodiev

Cattail, narrow leaf shoots

Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy	106 kJ (25 kcal)
Carbohydrates	5.14 g
Sugars	0.22 g
Dietary fiber	4.5 g
Fat	0.00 g
Protein	1.18 g
Vitamins	Quantity %DV†
Vitamin A equiv. beta-Carotene	0% 1 μg 0% 6 μg
Thiamine (B1)	2% 0.023 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	2% 0.025 mg
Niacin (B3)	3% 0.440 mg
Pantothenic acid (B5)	5% 0.234 mg
Vitamin B6	9% 0.123 mg
Folate (B9)	1% 3 μg
Choline	5% 23.7 mg
Vitamin C	1% 0.7 mg
Vitamin K	22% 22.8 μg
Minerals	Quantity %DV†
Calcium	5% 54 mg
Copper	2% 0.041 mg
Iron	7% 0.91 mg
Magnesium	18% 63 mg
Manganese	36% 0.760 mg
Phosphorus	6% 45 mg
Potassium	7% 309 mg
Selenium	1% 0.6 μg
Sodium	7% 109 mg
Zinc	3% 0.24 mg
Other constituents	Quantity
Water	92.65 g
Units μg = micrograms • mg = milligrams IU = International units
†Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA Nutrient Database

Acknowledgements

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