Amaranth leaves, raw Nutrition Facts
Amaranth leaves, raw, are a light, leafy green with a mild, earthy taste. They work well in salads or as a quick sautéed side.
Per serving, they have 23 calories, 0.3g fat, 4g carbs, and 2.5g protein. They also contain 0g fiber and 0g sugar.
With no sugar and no fiber, they’re not sweet or especially filling, but they’re a simple, nutritious choice.
Amaranth leaves, raw
Serving size: 100 g
Calories23kcal
Net Carbs4g
Protein2.5g
Fat0.3g
Where do the calories come from?
Protein 34%
Carbs 56%
Fat 10%
What is this food made of?
Water 93%
Protein 2%
Carbs 4%
Fat 0%
Blood Sugar Index7Low
Inflammation Score0Low
PRAL Score1.2Acidic
Amino Acid Score10%Incomplete
Detailed Nutrition Facts
Macronutrients
| Calories (kcal) | 23 | 1% | |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | — | — | |
| Sodium | |||
| 20 mg | 1% | ||
| Total Carbohydrate | 4 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | |||
| 0 g | 0% | ||
| Total Sugars | 0 g | — | |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% |
Vitamins
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1140 mcg | 950% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 146 mcg | 18% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 2920 mcg | 365% |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.2 mcg | — |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 43.3 mg | 72% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central