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How many calories in
salsify?

Salsify comes in at 82 calories per 100g. A more substantial veg by calorie content. Higher carb than leafy greens, more like a side dish than salad filler.

82
kcal · 100g
3.3g
Protein
19g
Carbs
0.2g
Fat
Appears inLow-Fat Foods
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical salsify serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
3 oz (85g)
70 kcal
2.8g
4 oz (113g)
93 kcal
3.7g
1 cup (~150g)
123 kcal
4.9g
In your day

What 82 calories means.

Balanced — salsify sits in a moderate range and fits weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain when portioned to your daily target.

Share of a 2,000-kcal day
4%
per 100g · 4g protein per 100 kcal
Time to burn it off
🚶 Walking16 min
🏃 Running8 min
🚴 Cycling9 min
Estimated for a 70 kg / 154 lb adult
Comparison

Salsify vs. similar foods.

How salsify stacks up on calories and protein against foods people commonly compare it to:

Food
Calories
Protein / 100 kcal
Salsify
82 kcal / 100g
4g
86 kcal / 100g (raw)
1.9g
77 kcal / 100g (raw)
2.6g
75 kcal / 100g
1.6g
Track this food

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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in salsify?

Salsify has approximately 82 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 70 calories.

How much protein is in salsify?

3.3g of protein per 100g. That puts salsify at roughly 4.0g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other vegetables sources.

How do I log salsify accurately?

The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With Spotwell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in a few seconds. Adjust the value if it looks off.

Is salsify good for weight loss?

It depends on your overall calorie target. Salsify is naturally low-calorie at 82 kcal per 100g, so it's easy to fit into a deficit.