Amaranth leaves (raw) nutrition facts
Amaranthus spp.
100 grams of amaranth leaves, raw contain 23 calories, 2.5 g of protein, 4 g of carbohydrates and 0.3 g of fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin K (950% DV), vitamin C (48% DV), manganese (38% DV) and folate (21% DV). Most of its calories (56%) 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 K950%
- Vitamin C48%
- Manganese38%
- Folate21%
- Copper18%
- Calcium17%
% 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 | 146 µg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 43.3 mg | 48% |
| Vitamin K | 1140 µg | 950% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.16 mg | 12% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.66 mg | 4% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.06 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19 mg | 11% |
| Folate | 85 µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 215 mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.32 mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 611 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 55 mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 50 mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.9 mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.16 mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.89 mg | 38% |
| Selenium | 0.9 µg | 2% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.09 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.08 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.15 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 91.7 g | - |
How it compares to other vegetables and vegetable products
| Per 100 g | Amaranth leaves (raw) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 23 | 63.7 | -64% |
| Protein | 2.46 g | 2.82 g | -13% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.02 g | 12.5 g | -68% |
| Total fat | 0.33 g | 1.01 g | -67% |
| Sodium | 20 mg | 157 mg | -87% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 168385. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.