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Horseradish

Horseradish, per 100 g: 48 kcal, 1.2 g protein, 11.3 g carbohydrate, 3.3 g fibre, 0.7 g fat. Figures are the USDA reference values for “Horseradish, prepared”.

At 100 g it reaches the EU threshold to be called a source of vitamin c, folate. The table below gives the full composition, and every claim listed underneath is quoted from the EU register rather than written by us.

Source of fibre3.3 g fibre per 100 gLow fat0.7 g fat per 100 g

Nutritional value per 100 g

NutrientPer 100 g% NRV
Energy and macronutrients
Energy48 kcal
Protein1.18 g
Fat0.69 g
of which saturates0.09 g
of which monounsaturates0.13 g
of which polyunsaturates0.339 g
Carbohydrate11.3 g
of which sugars7.99 g
of which starch0 g
Fibre3.3 g
Water85.1 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Minerals
Calcium56 mg7%
Iron0.42 mg3%
Magnesium27 mg7.2%
Phosphorus31 mg4.43%
Potassium246 mg12.3%
Sodium420 mg
Zinc0.83 mg8.3%
Copper0.058 mg5.8%
Manganese0.126 mg6.3%
Selenium2.8 µg5.09%
Vitamins
Vitamin A0 µg
Vitamin D0 µg
Vitamin E0.01 mg0.083%
Vitamin K1.3 µg1.73%
Vitamin C24.9 mg31.1%
Thiamine (B1)0.008 mg0.727%
Riboflavin (B2)0.024 mg1.71%
Niacin (B3)0.386 mg2.41%
Pantothenic acid (B5)0.093 mg1.55%
Vitamin B60.073 mg5.21%
Folate57 µg28.5%
Vitamin B120 µg

% NRV is the nutrient reference value for an average adult, as set in Annex XIII of Regulation (EU) 1169/2011. A blank cell means no reference value is defined for that nutrient, not that it is unimportant.

What this food is a source of

This food reaches the legal threshold for the claims below. The wording is quoted exactly from the EU register of authorised health claims — we have not written or paraphrased any of it.

High in Vitamin C31.1% NRV per 100 g
  • Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system
  • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels
  • Vitamin C increases iron absorption
Source of Folate28.5% NRV per 100 g
  • Folate contributes to normal blood formation
  • Folate has a role in the process of cell division
Where these numbers come from. Composition data: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy release, entry Horseradish, prepared (FDC ID 173472). Values are per 100 g of the food as described, and real foods vary with variety, season, soil, storage and cooking. Claim thresholds: Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. Claim wording: Regulation (EU) 432/2012.
This is reference information, not personal advice. Nutrient content is one small part of a diet, and no single food prevents or treats disease. If you are pregnant, managing a medical condition, or taking medication — particularly anticoagulants, thyroid medication or immunosuppressants, where diet can interact — ask your doctor or pharmacist before making changes.