Raphanus raphanistrum
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Raphanus raphanistrum

Common name:
Wild Radish

Local name:
Eşek turpu, Turp ot

Country:
Turkey

Food Group(s):
Leafy vegetable Flower

Part of plant/stage of process:
shoots, leaves, raw

A 15-20cm high annual herb with pale yellow to white flowers, wild radish grows in fallow fields, orchards, vineyards, roadsides and other disturbed habitats. Its young leaves and buds can be roasted or boiled and used in salads, stews, omelettes and soups.

Nutritional Data

Energy (Kcal) KJ(27) 113
Water (g)90.97
Protein (g)1.49
Fat (g)0.21
Available carbohydrates (g)3.65
Dietary Fiber (g)2.23
Ash (g)1.45
Ca (mg)221
Fe (mg)8.869999999999999
Mg (mg)36
P (mg)43
K (mg)325
Na (mg)62
Zn (mg)0.2
Vit A-RAE (mcg)70
ß-carotene (mcg)840
VitC (mg)10
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