Amaranth leaves (cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) nutrition facts
100 grams of amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt contain 21 calories, 2.1 g of protein, 4.1 g of carbohydrates and 0.2 g of fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin C (46% DV) and manganese (37% DV). Most of its calories (62%) come from carbs.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Vitamin C46%
- Manganese37%
- Copper18%
- Calcium16%
- Vitamin A15%
- Folate14%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 139 µg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 41.1 mg | 46% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.13 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.56 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.06 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18 mg | 10% |
| Folate | 57 µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 209 mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2.26 mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 641 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 55 mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 72 mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.88 mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.16 mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.86 mg | 37% |
| Selenium | 0.9 µg | 2% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.05 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.04 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.08 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 91.5 g | - |
How it compares to other vegetables and vegetable products
| Per 100 g | Amaranth leaves (cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 21 | 63.7 | -67% |
| Protein | 2.11 g | 2.82 g | -25% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.11 g | 12.5 g | -67% |
| Total fat | 0.18 g | 1.01 g | -82% |
| Sodium | 257 mg | 157 mg | +64% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 168492. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.