Amaranth leaves, raw
Amaranth leaves, raw has 23 calories per 100 g, with 2.5 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 0.3 g fat. A typical portion (1 cup, 28 g) has 6 calories.
23kcal · per 100 g96 kJ
- Protein2.5 g
- Carbs4 g
- Fat0.3 g
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total fat | 0.3 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 20 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | — | |
| Total sugars | — | |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium | 215 mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 611 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 55 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 146 µg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 43 mg | 48% |
| Folate (DFE) | 85 µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Water | 91.7 g |
% Daily Value (% DV) is based on the FDA reference amounts for adults on a 2,000-calorie diet. Total sugars has no Daily Value. “—” means USDA does not report that nutrient for this food; it does not mean zero. Carbohydrate is total carbohydrate by difference and includes fiber.
Nutrition highlights
- High in vitamin C and folate — 20% or more of the Daily Value per 100 g.
- A good source of calcium, vitamin A, magnesium and potassium (10–19% DV per 100 g).
- Low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium (5% DV or less per 100 g).
- 10.7 g protein per 100 kcal.
Uses FDA's %DV rule of thumb (5% or less is low, 20% or more is high), applied per 100 g rather than per serving.