Overview of nutrients
An overview of the nutritional content of herbs, vegetables and lettuce suitable for budgies.
The overview is limited to nutrients that are particularly relevant for budgies. In addition, it is still indicated whether essential oils are included.
Kitchen and wild herbs
Designation
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Calcium
Silica
Essential oils
Basil
0.7mg
26mg
250mg
Nettle
0,9mg
166mg
245mg
Daisies
0,2mg
87mg
190mg
Shepherd’s purse
Nasturtium
Clover (Red clover)
Lovage
0,7mg
45mg
150mg
Dandelion
1,3mg
68mg
168mg
Oregano
0,1mg
45mg
310mg
Parsley
0,9mg
159mg
179mg
Peppermint
0,1mg
31mg
210mg
Pimpinelle
0,7mg
45mg
150mg
Rosemary
211mg
Arugula / Rocket
0,2mg
62mg
160mg
Ribwort
Thyme
307mg
Bird’s Knotweed
Chickweed
0,4mg
115mg
80mg
White goosefoot
0,6mg
236mg
310mg
Wild mallow
0,9mg
178mg
200mg
Lemon balm
0,7mg
45mg
150mg
Vegetables and salad
Designation
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Calcium
Silica
Broccoli
0.1mg
26mg
94.0mg
58mg
Cucumber
8.0mg
16mg
Endive salad
0.3mg
9.8mg
54mg
Iceberg lettuce
0.6mg
4.3mg
19mg
Lamb’s lettuce
0.7mg
35mg
35mg
Fennel
9.0mg
38mg
Carrot
1.7mg
2.7mg
23mg
Lettuce
0.2mg
11mg
21mg
Lollo Rosso
0.2mg
14mg
104mg
Paprika
0.4mg
140.0mg
10mg
Arugula / Rocket
0.2mg
62mg
160mg
Celery
0.5mg
7.0mg
80mg
Zucchini
14mg
27mg