Fascinating Fact! The more I learned about its health benefits, the more I realized that bok choy is a powerhouse of nutrients that I need to eat more often! One cup of this delicious leafy green vegetable contains:
- Calories: 9
- Protein: 1 gram
- Total fat: 0 grams
- Total carbs: 1.5 grams
- Total sugar: 1 gram
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Calcium: 6% of the Daily Value (DV)
- Iron: 3% of the DV
- Magnesium: 3% of the DV
- Phosphorus: 2% of the DV
- Potassium: 4% of the DV
- Zinc: 1% of the DV
- Manganese: 5% of the DV
- Selenium: 1% of the DV
- Vitamin C: 35% of the DV
- Folate: 12% of the DV
- Vitamin A: 17% of the DV
- Vitamin K: 27% of the DV
Because of these packed vitamins and minerals, bok choy may support bone health, heart health, and thyroid function! Learn more here: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/bok-choy-nutrition#health-benefits