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●Low GI
★Natural
⚡High Potassium

Cit Calories

Wild edible green; low-calorie, fibrous, and micronutrient-rich.

In season: Spring · Summer

CALORIES

28kcal

GI

15low

POTASSIUM

340mg

FIBER

2.8g

Quick answer

1 serving (medium) of Cit (70 g) has 20 calories. That works out to 28 calories per 100 g. It contains 3 g of carbs, 1.8 g of protein, 0.4 g of fat and 2 g of fiber. Its 147 µg of Vitamin K covers 123% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Cit Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

28

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

4.3g

· 2% DV

Protein

2.6g

· 5% DV

Fat

0.5g

· 1% DV

Fiber

2.8g

· 10% DV

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

Calories come from: Carbs 54% · Protein 32% · Fat 14%

Cit Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin K

210µg · 175% DV

Vitamin A

320µg · 36% DV

Vitamin C

24mg · 27% DV

Folate

68µg · 17% DV

Minerals

Calcium

110mg · 11% DV

Iron

2mg · 11% DV

Potassium ⭐

340mg · 10% DV

Magnesium

38mg · 9% DV

How Nutritious Is Cit?

Nutrient density

Very high

84/ 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

55/ 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.

Cit Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

15
Low
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

1
Low

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

How to Burn Off Cit

To burn the 28 calories in 100 g:

🚶

7min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

3min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

4min

Cycling

🏊

3min

Swimming

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

Is Cit 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 Cit 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 Cit 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

Cit Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.08g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.05g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.21g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 1.3:1

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cit

How many calories are in Cit?

Cit contains 28 calories per 100 g. The same amount provides 2.6 g of protein, 4.3 g of carbohydrates, and 0.5 g of fat.

Is Cit low glycemic?

Yes. Cit has a glycemic index of 15, which is considered low. It also provides 2.8 g of fiber per 100 g and is an unprocessed vegetable.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.