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Poplar Calories
Poplar leaves are low in calories and rich in fiber.
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 serving (medium) of Poplar (80 g) has 26 calories. That works out to 32 calories per 100 g. It contains 4.1 g of carbs, 1.8 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat and 3 g of fiber. Its 33.6 µg of Vitamin K covers 28% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Poplar Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 80 g
26
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
4.1g
· 1% DV
Protein
1.8g
· 4% DV
Fat
0.3g
· 0% DV
Fiber
3g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 62% · Protein 27% · Fat 11%
Poplar nutrition facts table · 1 serving (medium) (80 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 26 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.3 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.06 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 8.8 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.1 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 3 g | 11% |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% |
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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How Many Calories in 1 Serving of Poplar?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 80 g | 26 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (chopped) | 10 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 20 g | 6 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 40 g | 13 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 60 g | 19 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 32 kcal |
| 1 serving (jumbo) | 100 g | 32 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 38 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 200 g | 64 kcal |
Calculated from 32 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Poplar
Can you eat poplar leaves?
Poplar leaves are not a commonly established food, and safety can vary by species. Don’t eat leaves gathered from a tree unless you have reliable identification and trustworthy guidance confirming that the particular species and preparation are safe.
Can poplar leaves be eaten raw?
There is no reliable general recommendation to eat poplar leaves raw. Washing removes some dirt but does not establish that a leaf is edible, so avoid tasting unidentified leaves straight from a tree.
Can you make tea from poplar leaves?
Poplar-leaf tea is not a well-established, reliably safe everyday drink. A recipe or traditional-use claim does not confirm that every poplar species is suitable for infusion; don’t brew leaves unless their identity and safe use are verified.
What do poplar leaves taste like?
Poplar leaves don’t have one widely recognized culinary flavor because they are not a standard food ingredient. Taste can differ with the species and leaf maturity, so sampling an unidentified leaf is not a safe way to judge it.
Are poplar leaves medicinal?
Poplar leaves are not proven treatments for illness, and claims about medicinal effects should not be taken as evidence that they are safe to eat. The better-known traditional uses of other parts of some poplar species do not automatically apply to the leaves.
How can you identify poplar leaves?
Poplar leaves are often broadly triangular, oval, or rounded, with edges that may be toothed, but their shape varies by species. A leaf photo alone may not confirm the tree, so don’t use visual resemblance as proof that it is edible.
Are poplar leaves poisonous to dogs or cats?
A poplar leaf should not be assumed safe for pets to eat, especially when the tree species is uncertain or the foliage may have been treated with chemicals. Keep pets from chewing unknown leaves and contact a veterinarian if they become unwell after eating them.
Can you cook poplar leaves like spinach?
No reliable general cooking method makes poplar leaves interchangeable with spinach. Cooking cannot be assumed to remove species-specific risks, so use leafy greens known to be edible instead of experimenting with unidentified poplar leaves.
Can poplar leaves be dried for later use?
Poplar leaves can physically be dried, but drying does not prove they are safe as food or tea. Don’t store them for consumption unless the species and an appropriate food use have been reliably confirmed.
Are poplar leaves and aspen leaves the same?
Aspen is a type of poplar, but “poplar” can refer to many species, so the names are not interchangeable in every context. Identification matters: information about one species’ leaves does not establish the safety of another’s.
Poplar Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin K
33.6µg · 28% DV
Vitamin C
14.4mg · 16% DV
Vitamin A
96µg · 11% DV
Folate
22.4µg · 6% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.14mg · 6% DV
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
168mg · 5% DV
Phosphorus
30mg · 4% DV
Sodium
8.8mg · 0% DV
Poplar Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Poplar
To burn the 26 calories in 1 serving (medium) (80 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Poplar?
Poplar refers to the tree; the nutrition figures for this entry are for its leaves. Poplar leaves are not a standard vegetable in Turkey or a familiar ingredient in most home cooking, so there is no widely established way to serve them alongside a meal.
The listed profile is low in calories and provides fibre: per 100 g, it has 32 calories and 3.7 g of fibre. Those figures do not mean that leaves from every poplar species are suitable to eat. If you are considering using them as food, first confirm the species and that the leaves come from a source verified as food-safe; do not simply forage and cook unidentified leaves.
How Nutritious Is Poplar?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
Medium
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.
Is Poplar 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 Poplar Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Poplar 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
Poplar Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.06g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.07g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.1g
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.