I have been a huge fan of bok choy for many years, especially after I saw the nutrient content of this lovely leafy green:
| Bok choy – 3 cups chopped | Adult Daily Values | |
| Calories | 27.30 | |
| Calcium | 220.5 | 1000 – 1200 mg |
| Iron | 1.68 | 8 – 18 mg |
| Zinc | 0.40 | 8 – 11 mg |
| Magnesium | 39.9 | 310 – 420 mg |
| Potassium | 529.2 | 4700 mg |
| Folate | 138.6 | 400 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 94.5 | 75 – 90 mg |
| Protein | 3.15 |
Three cups of bok choy contains notable amounts of calcium, vitamin C, folate, and potassium. The calcium content of bok choy is exceptional among leafy greens and plant foods in general.
Bok choy is a member of the cabbage plant family, also known as the Brassicaceae. Other members of this plant family include kale and broccoli, which are also known for their notable calcium content. The cabbage family used to be known as the Cruciferae, which was originally named for the cross-like appearance of the flower petals among members of this plant family.
The bok choy plants growing in our yard recently flowered:
Here is a close-up photo of a bok choy flower:
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