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Wild aromatic herb, very low calorie
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (chopped) of Karner herb (20 g) has 6 calories. That works out to 32 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.1 g of carbs, 0.6 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its 62 µg of Vitamin K covers 52% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (chopped) · 20 g
6
KCAL / 20G
Carbs
1.1g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.6g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.7g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 57% · Protein 31% · Fat 12%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 6 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 7.6 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.1 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (chopped) | 20 g | 6 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (diced) | 2 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 3 g | 1 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (chopped) | 5 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 10 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 25 g | 8 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 40 g | 13 kcal |
| 1 pack (mini) | 50 g | 16 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 32 kcal |
Calculated from 32 calories per 100 g.
Karner herb is described as a wild, aromatic herb used as a vegetable. Because the common name may not identify the same plant everywhere, confirm the plant’s identity and food use before eating a wild specimen.
Karner herb has an aromatic character, but its exact flavor can vary with freshness and growing conditions. If you are trying it for the first time, add a small amount to a dish and taste before adding more.
Chop Karner herb into soups, cooked vegetables, egg dishes, or salads. For a fresher aroma, stir it into hot dishes near the end of cooking rather than simmering it for a long time.
Yes, Karner herb can be eaten raw when it is correctly identified and sold as food. Wash it thoroughly before adding it to a salad, and do not eat a foraged plant unless you are certain of its identity.
Rinse Karner herb under cool running water, gently separating the leaves so soil and debris can wash away. Drain and dry it well, then remove damaged or tough parts before chopping.
Karner herb keeps best refrigerated, unwashed, and loosely wrapped in a slightly damp paper towel inside a container. Wash it just before use, and discard leaves that become slimy or develop an off smell.
Yes, Karner herb can be frozen, though thawed leaves may lose their firm texture. Wash and dry it thoroughly, chop it, and freeze it in an airtight container for use in soups and other cooked dishes.
Yes, Karner herb can be dried. Spread clean leaves in a single layer in a dry, well-ventilated place; once fully dry, store them in a sealed container away from light and use sparingly.
Add Karner herb late in cooking when you want its aroma to remain noticeable. For a gentler flavor throughout a soup or stew, add some earlier and finish with a little fresh herb.
Only forage Karner herb if you can identify the plant with certainty and know the collection site is uncontaminated. Look-alike wild plants can be unsafe, so never taste an unidentified plant to check what it is.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
62µg · 52% DV
Vitamin C
4.8mg · 5% DV
Vitamin A
42µg · 5% DV
Folate
13.6µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.14mg · 6% DV
Iron
0.64mg · 4% DV
Calcium
29mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
82mg · 2% DV
Sodium
7.6mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 6 calories in 1 cup (chopped) (20 g):
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Karner herb is a wild, aromatic herb. It is not widely familiar in English-language kitchens, and there is no single established way of serving it across regions. Treat it as a fresh leafy seasoning: use the leaves chopped, rather than assuming it is a main vegetable or a dried spice.
Its aromatic character can bring freshness to salads, soups, eggs or cooked vegetables; add a little at first and adjust to taste. It is low in energy and provides fibre, with 32 calories per 100 g. For a lighter dish, pair it with plenty of vegetables and use a modest amount of oil so the herb’s flavour remains noticeable.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
High
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.
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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.02g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.04g
Omega 6:3 ratio 1:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.