Stinging Nettles Nutrition Facts

FoodData Central Updated 6 April 2026

One cup of stinging nettles contains 37.4 calories, 2.4g protein, 6.7g carbs, and 0.1g fat. Stinging Nettles is listed in the protein foods category that is very low in calories. It is rich in dietary fiber, rich in calcium, and rich in potassium.

37.4

cal

6.7g

carbs

2.4g

protein

0.1g

fat

6.1g

fiber

0.2g

sugar

Vitamins in Stinging Nettles

Per Cup ~89g

Vitamin A
89.9mcg
10%
Vitamin K
444mcg
370%
Vitamin B6
0.09mg
5%
Thiamin (B1)
8.9mcg
<1%
Niacin (B3)
0.35mg
2%
Folate
12.5mcg
3%

Minerals in Stinging Nettles

Per Cup ~89g

Calcium
428mg
33%
Iron
1.46mg
8%
Magnesium
50.7mg
12%
Phosphorus
63.2mg
5%
Potassium
297mg
6%
Sodium
3.56mg
<1%
Zinc
0.3mg
3%
Selenium
0.27mcg
<1%
Copper
0.07mg
8%
Manganese
0.69mg
30%

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