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Ambiguous food identity; estimated as a leafy green/herb-like low-calorie food
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (chopped) of Saloa (35 g) has 8 calories. That works out to 22 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.2 g of carbs, 0.7 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its 73.5 µg of Vitamin K covers 61% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (chopped) · 35 g
8
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
1.2g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.7g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.8g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 56% · Protein 33% · Fat 11%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 8 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 13 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.2 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.7 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) | 35 g | 8 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 30 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 40 g | 9 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 11 kcal |
| 2 cup (chopped) | 70 g | 15 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 80 g | 18 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 22 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 26 kcal |
Calculated from 22 calories per 100 g.
Saloa is described here as a leafy green or herb-like vegetable, but the exact plant identity is unclear. Without a verified botanical name or reliable product information, its origin, characteristic flavor, and traditional culinary uses cannot be stated confidently.
There is no reliable confirmation that Saloa is sorrel. The name alone does not identify a plant species, so do not assume it has sorrel’s flavor or uses; look for a botanical name or a trustworthy label before treating it as a specific green.
Only eat Saloa raw if you have confirmed that the product is an edible food plant. Its identity is unclear here, so washing alone cannot make an unidentified wild plant safe to eat.
Rinse Saloa leaves under clean running water and remove any damaged or dirty parts before preparing them. Because the plant identity is uncertain, washing does not establish that a foraged specimen is edible or remove every possible plant toxin.
There is no verified, Saloa-specific cooking method because the plant’s identity is unclear. If you have a reliably identified edible product, wash it and try briefly sautéing the leaves or adding them to soup; avoid assuming it cooks like a particular named green.
Keep Saloa cool in the refrigerator, dry and unwashed in a loosely closed bag or container, and rinse it just before use. Since its usual shelf life is not established, discard leaves that become slimy, moldy, or unpleasant-smelling.
You can freeze Saloa if it is a confirmed edible product, though its leaves may soften and work better in cooked dishes than salads after thawing. Blanching practices depend on the identified plant, so do not assume a specific preparation time for Saloa.
There is no reliable one-to-one substitute for Saloa until its plant identity and flavor are known. If a recipe calls for it, choose a replacement only after checking whether the intended Saloa is mild, bitter, or sour.
Saloa’s taste is not established because the name does not clearly identify a plant. Calling it peppery, sour, or mild would be guesswork; flavor descriptions for similarly named greens may refer to a different food.
Saloa should not be eaten during pregnancy unless its identity and food safety are confirmed. An unidentified plant may not be safe simply because it resembles a familiar green; ask a qualified clinician about a product whose identity or safety remains uncertain.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
73.5µg · 61% DV
Vitamin A
112µg · 12% DV
Folate
29.75µg · 7% DV
Vitamin C
6.3mg · 7% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.11mg · 5% DV
Iron
0.63mg · 4% DV
Calcium
33mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
102mg · 3% DV
Sodium
13mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 8 calories in 1 cup (chopped) (35 g):
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Saloa is listed as a vegetable, but its exact identity is unclear. The nutrition estimate treats it as a leafy green or herb-like vegetable, so it is best not to assume a particular origin, established recipe or familiar variety from the name alone.
If the Saloa you have is a tender leafy green, chop it into salads, fold it into herb mixtures, or briefly sauté it as a side. Its mild profile should work well with simple additions such as lemon and olive oil. The estimate suggests a low-calorie vegetable with some fibre and a little protein. If you are unsure what plant it is, try a small amount first and check its flavour and texture before using more.
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.
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.
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
0.01g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.04g
Omega 6:3 ratio 0.3:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.