Can dogs eat Garland chrysanthemum (shungiku)?
Garland chrysanthemum (shungiku)（春菊）
Safe to feed
An aromatic leafy green combining vitamin A from beta-carotene with iron and calcium.
20 kcal per 100 g
What kind of food is this?
Iron is 1.7mg per 100g—about twice the average of the vegetables in our tables. It also has 380µg of vitamin A and 120mg of calcium.
Vitamin A supports vision and the maintenance of skin and mucous membranes; iron is part of how red blood cells carry oxygen; calcium is involved in bone, muscle, and nerve function.
As an aromatic green, it adds a flavor and nutrient combination different from the usual leafy vegetables.
How to serve
The stems are firm, so cutting the tough parts finely makes them easier to eat.
Nutrition
Garland chrysanthemum (per 100 g, raw)
Japan's Standard Tables of Food Composition (8th ed.)
| Energy | 20 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 2.3 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.9 g |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Phosphorus | 44 mg |
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| Fiber | 3.2 g |
|---|---|
| Moisture | 91.8 g |
| Sodium | 73 mg |
| Potassium | 460 mg |
| Magnesium | 26 mg |
| Iron | 1.7 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg |
| Copper | 0.1 mg |
| Iodine | 5 µg |
| Selenium | 2 µg |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin A | 380 µg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.7 mg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg |
| Vitamin C | 19 mg |
| EPA | − |
| DHA | − |
| Alpha-linolenic acid | − |
"−" means the item is not listed in the source table (it does not mean zero).
In food-energetics terms
In food-energetics terms it is classified as "cooling"—said to gently cool the body, making it a common choice in hot weather.
(Food energetics is a long-standing idea of supporting the body through everyday meals. Treat it as one extra hint alongside the nutrition numbers.)
How much for your dog?
Get daily estimates from weight and activity level.