Epazote is very low in Cholesterol. It's also a good source of Vitamin C, and a great source of Dietary Fiber, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Copper and Manganese.
Amount per serving
| Calories :32 | Calories from Fat : |
|---|
| Total Fat | 0.52 |
| Cholesterol | 0% |
| Sodium | 43% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.44% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8% |
| Sugars | 0% |
| Protein | 0.33% |
| Vitamin A | 57% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6% |
| Calcium | 275 % |
| Iron | 1.88% |
Epazote was brought to Europe from the 17th century in Mexico and was used in the Aztec civilization as an herb and a medicinal remedy for gas when cooked with beans.
The name comes from the Aztec Epazotl. Epazote has an incredible fragrance that some compare to diesel fuel or gasoline.