Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Nutrition Facts
Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt, are a light and simple side dish. One serving has 21 calories, with just 0.2g fat and 4.1g carbs.
They also provide 2.1g protein per serving, which adds a little nutritional value without many calories. With 0g fiber and 0g sugar, they’re not especially filling or sweet.
The salted, cooked greens have a mild, earthy flavor and fit easily into many meals. They’re a straightforward way to enjoy leafy vegetables in a low-calorie form.
Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
Serving size: 100 g
Calories21kcal
Net Carbs4.1g
Protein2.1g
Fat0.2g
Where do the calories come from?
Protein 32%
Carbs 62%
Fat 6%
What is this food made of?
Water 93%
Protein 2%
Carbs 4%
Fat 0%
Blood Sugar Index7Low
Inflammation Score0Low
PRAL Score1.03Acidic
Amino Acid Score8%Incomplete
Detailed Nutrition Facts
Macronutrients
| Calories (kcal) | 21 | 1% | |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | — | — | |
| Sodium | |||
| 257 mg | 11% | ||
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.1 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | |||
| 0 g | 0% | ||
| Total Sugars | 0 g | — | |
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% |
Vitamins
| Vitamin A, RAE | 139 mcg | 17% |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 41.1 mg | 69% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 2770 mcg | 346% |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.2 mcg | — |
Source: USDA FoodData Central