Freshly picked stinging nettle. These are the tender tips that have been harvested. Pictures shown are 1 lb of nettles.

Stinging nettles provide a wide variety of nutrients, including (1):

Vitamins: Vitamins A, Cand K, as well as several B vitaminsMinerals: Calcium, iron,magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and sodiumFats: Linoleic acid,linolenic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid and oleic acidAmino acids: All of the essential amino acidsPolyphenols: Kaempferol,quercetin, caffeic acid, coumarins and other flavonoidsPigments: Beta-carotene, lutein,luteoxanthin and other carotenoids