Nutrient content

Nutrient content
Beautiful cushion (Golliwoog)

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

The data correspond to the content at 100g.

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

The data correspond to the content at 100g.

Explanations

Plants contain only provitamin A (beta-carotene), but this is then converted into vitamin A in the organism.

Function

Vitamin A promotes the formation of mucous membranes and growth. It also serves to protect the sensory organs.

Deficiency symptoms

Deficiency of vitamin A may result in weakening of the immune system and mucous membranes, as well as growth disorders.

Many diseases associated with mucous membranes, such as goiter, are often favored by a vitamin A deficiency.

Function

Vitamin C is involved in the formation of hormones and cellular respiration. It also promotes the formation and metabolism of connective tissue.

Deficiency symptoms

Deficiency of vitamin C may cause disturbance of the general condition and decrease of the immune system.

Calcium is needed in larger quantities by the organism, with 99% bound to the skeleton of the bird.

Function

In addition to skeletal structure, calcium is also needed for blood clotting, muscle and nerve activity, and enzyme activity.

Deficiency symptoms

Since the bones also serve as calcium stores, it can happen that these give off too much of it in a deficiency and lose strength. Likewise, the beak of the bird can be affected and in the worst case soften so much that they can hardly take food.

Function

Silicic acid is an important component for the formation of new plumage and thus there is a significantly increased need for silicic acid, especially during molting.

Deficiency symptoms

Deficiency may cause problems with new feather formation, which could also result in a stock moult.

Budgies should be given herbs with a higher content of essential oils no more than 1-2 times a week, otherwise there is a risk of irritation of the crop mucosa.