1 cup (chopped) of Bitter herb (40 g) has 14 calories. That works out to 36 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.6 g of carbs, 0.8 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 88 µg of Vitamin K covers 73% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Bitter herb Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

6.5g

· 2% DV

Protein

2.1g

· 4% DV

Fat

0.5g

· 1% DV

Fiber

3.2g

· 11% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 67% · Protein 22% · Fat 11%

Bitter herb Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin K

220µg · 183% DV

Vitamin C

35mg · 39% DV

Vitamin A

220µg · 24% DV

Folate

85µg · 21% DV

Minerals

Calcium

120mg · 12% DV

Iron

2mg · 11% DV

Magnesium

45mg · 11% DV

Potassium ⭐

350mg · 10% DV

How Nutritious Is Bitter herb?

Nutrient density

Very high

80/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

56/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Bitter herb Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Bitter herb

To burn the 36 calories in 100 g:

🚶

9min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

4min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

5min

Cycling

🏊

4min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Bitter herb Processed?

NOVA 1

Unprocessed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Bitter herb Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Bitter herb Good For?

Vegan

✓ Suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

✓ Suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Bitter herb Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.07g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.04g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.13g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 2:1

Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bitter herb

How many calories are in bitter herb?

Bitter herb contains 36 calories per 100 g. The same serving provides 2.1 g of protein, 6.5 g of carbohydrates, and 0.5 g of fat.

Is bitter herb suitable for a low-glycemic diet?

Bitter herb has a low glycemic index of 15. It also provides 3.2 g of fiber per 100 g.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 23, 2026