Amaranth leaves nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Amaranth leaves, raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Amaranth leaves
| Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving | 23 |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 4.02 grams |
| Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 cup (28 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | -14 (alkaline) |
| Oxalates ⓘ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/5517631 | 10056mg |
Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 90% of foods
Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 89% of foods
Vitamin A ⓘHigher in Vitamin A content than 87% of foods
Vitamin C ⓘHigher in Vitamin C content than 87% of foods
Magnesium ⓘHigher in Magnesium content than 79% of foods
Amaranth leaves calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 23 | |
| Calories in 1 cup | 6 | 28 g |
| Calories in 1 leaf | 3 | 14 g |
Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
215 mg of 1,000 mg
22%
Iron:
2.32 mg of 8 mg
29%
Magnesium:
55 mg of 420 mg
13%
Phosphorus:
50 mg of 700 mg
7%
Potassium:
611 mg of 3,400 mg
18%
Sodium:
20 mg of 2,300 mg
1%
Zinc:
0.9 mg of 11 mg
8%
Copper:
0.162 mg of 1 mg
18%
Manganese:
0.885 mg of 2 mg
38%
Selenium:
0.9 µg of 55 µg
2%
Choline:
0 mg of 550 mg
0%
Mineral chart - relative view
Potassium
611 mg
TOP 10%
Calcium
215 mg
TOP 11%
Magnesium
55 mg
TOP 21%
Iron
2.32 mg
TOP 31%
Manganese
0.885 mg
TOP 33%
Copper
0.162 mg
TOP 36%
Zinc
0.9 mg
TOP 56%
Phosphorus
50 mg
TOP 77%
Sodium
20 mg
TOP 81%
Selenium
0.9 µg
TOP 83%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
2917 IU of 5,000 IU
58%
Vitamin E :
0 mg of 15 mg
0%
Vitamin D:
0 µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
43.3 mg of 90 mg
48%
Vitamin B1:
0.027 mg of 1 mg
2%
Vitamin B2:
0.158 mg of 1 mg
12%
Vitamin B3:
0.658 mg of 16 mg
4%
Vitamin B5:
0.064 mg of 5 mg
1%
Vitamin B6:
0.192 mg of 1 mg
15%
Folate:
85 µg of 400 µg
21%
Vitamin B12:
0 µg of 2 µg
0%
Vitamin K:
1140 µg of 120 µg
950%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin A
2917 IU
TOP 13%
Vitamin C
43.3 mg
TOP 13%
Folate
85 µg
TOP 26%
Vitamin K
1140 µg
TOP 41%
Vitamin B6
0.192 mg
TOP 49%
Vitamin B2
0.158 mg
TOP 56%
Vitamin B3
0.658 mg
TOP 75%
Vitamin B1
0.027 mg
TOP 84%
Vitamin B5
0.064 mg
TOP 92%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 5%
2.46 g of 50 g
5%
Fats:
Daily Value: 1%
0.33 g of 65 g
1%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 1%
4.02 g of 300 g
1%
Water:
Daily Value: 5%
91.69 g of 2,000 g
5%
Other:
1.5 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
31 mg of 280 mg
11%
Threonine:
99 mg of 1,050 mg
9%
Isoleucine:
119 mg of 1,400 mg
9%
Leucine:
195 mg of 2,730 mg
7%
Lysine:
127 mg of 2,100 mg
6%
Methionine:
36 mg of 1,050 mg
3%
Phenylalanine:
133 mg of 1,750 mg
8%
Valine:
137 mg of 1,820 mg
8%
Histidine:
52 mg of 700 mg
7%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.147 g
All nutrients for Amaranth leaves per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 23kcal | 1% | 96% |
2 times less than Orange
|
| Protein | 2.46g | 6% | 74% |
1.1 times less than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 0.33g | 1% | 84% |
100.9 times less than Cheddar Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 43.3mg | 48% | 13% |
1.2 times less than Lemon
|
| Net carbs | 4.02g | N/A | 60% |
13.5 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 4.02g | 1% | 63% |
7 times less than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Iron | 2.32mg | 29% | 31% |
1.1 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Calcium | 215mg | 22% | 11% |
1.7 times more than Milk
|
| Potassium | 611mg | 18% | 10% |
4.2 times more than Cucumber
|
| Magnesium | 55mg | 13% | 21% |
2.5 times less than Almond
|
| Copper | 0.16mg | 18% | 36% |
1.1 times more than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 0.9mg | 8% | 56% |
7 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Phosphorus | 50mg | 7% | 77% |
3.6 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 20mg | 1% | 81% |
24.5 times less than White Bread
|
| Vitamin A | 2917IU | 58% | 13% |
5.7 times less than Carrot
|
| Vitamin A RAE | 146µg | 16% | 26% | |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | 83% | |
| Manganese | 0.89mg | 38% | 33% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 2% | 84% |
9.9 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg | 12% | 56% |
1.2 times more than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 0.66mg | 4% | 75% |
14.5 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.06mg | 1% | 92% |
17.7 times less than Sunflower seed
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 15% | 49% |
1.6 times more than Oat
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin K | 1140µg | 950% | 41% |
11.2 times more than Broccoli
|
| Folate | 85µg | 21% | 26% |
1.4 times more than Brussels sprout
|
| Trans Fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Saturated Fat | 0.09g | 0% | 82% |
64.8 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.08g | N/A | 83% |
128.9 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.15g | N/A | 82% |
320.9 times less than Walnut
|
| Tryptophan | 0.03mg | 0% | 90% |
9.8 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0.1mg | 0% | 90% |
7.3 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Isoleucine | 0.12mg | 0% | 89% |
7.7 times less than Salmon raw
|
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 0% | 89% |
12.5 times less than Tuna Bluefin
|
| Lysine | 0.13mg | 0% | 90% |
3.6 times less than Tofu
|
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0% | 91% |
2.7 times less than Quinoa
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | 89% |
5 times less than Egg
|
| Valine | 0.14mg | 0% | 90% |
14.8 times less than Soybean raw
|
| Histidine | 0.05mg | 0% | 90% |
14.4 times less than Turkey meat
|
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 23
% Daily Value*
0%
Total Fat
0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
1%
Sodium 20mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
4g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
2g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
215mg
22%
Iron
2mg
25%
Potassium
611mg
18%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
Low in Cholesterol
ⓘ
Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
ⓘ
Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
ⓘ
Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Sugars
ⓘ
While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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References
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