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Pak Choi leaves: Nutrition and who it suits

Pak choi leaves are a good choice for weight loss, PCOS, diabetes and menopause. 100 g has 16 kcal, 1.4 g of protein and 1.9 g of fibre. One serving is one katori cooked (100 g), about 16 kcal.

Two fresh pak choi vegetables

Numbers worked out by Poshan Labs from IFCT 2017 (ICMR-NIN), using the rules on How the ratings work. Last updated 26 October 2026.

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientPer 100 g
Energy16 kcal
Protein1.4 g
Carbohydrate1.8 g
Fibre1.9 g
Sugars0.5 g
Fat0.2 g
Vitamin C55.6 mg
Folate98.5 µg
Calcium150 mg

Where its calories come from

38%47%15%
  • Protein 38%
  • Carbohydrate 47%
  • Fat 15%

Worked out from the protein, carbohydrate and fat above, at 4, 4 and 9 kcal a gram.

How many calories in one serving of pak choi leaves?

About 16 kcal for one katori cooked (100 g), and about 32 kcal if you have two.

One serving, against your day

How much of an adult woman's daily need one serving (100 g) fills.

86%Vitamin C
55.6 mg
45%Folate
98.5 µg
15%Calcium
150 mg
13%Iron
3.8 mg
12%Magnesium
45.3 mg
8%Potassium
250 mg

Source

Source: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017, National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR), food code C027. Daily need is from ICMR-NIN Nutrient Requirements for Indians 2020, adult woman, moderate activity.

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Are pak choi leaves good for weight loss, PCOS, diabetes and menopause?

Weight loss

Good choice

Only 16 kcal per 100 g, so you can eat a full portion.

PCOS and PCOD

Good choice

Only 1.8 g of carbohydrate in a 100 g serving.

Diabetes

Good choice

Only 1.8 g of carbohydrate in a 100 g serving.

Menopause

Good choice

150 mg of calcium in a 100 g serving, which your bones need more of now.

Weight lossGood choiceOnly 16 kcal per 100 g, so you can eat a full portion.
PCOS and diabetesGood choiceOnly 1.8 g of carbohydrate in a 100 g serving.
MenopauseGood choice150 mg of calcium in a 100 g serving, which your bones need more of now.

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