Amaranth leaves (raw) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 28 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein0.7g35% of calories
- Carbs1.1g54% of calories
- Fat0.1g11% of calories
- ✓ Low calorie
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Amaranth leaves (raw) (1 cup, 28 g) has 6.4 calories, with 0.7 g of protein, 1.1 g of carbohydrates and 0.1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (54% of calories). It is high in Vitamin K (266% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin K266%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin C13%
- Manganese11%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (28 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 41 μg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 319 μg | 266% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 3% |
| Niacin | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) | 24 μg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0 mg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 60 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 171 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 15 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 14 mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 0.3 μg | 1% |
Full breakdown · 23 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0 g | — |
| Arginine | 0 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.1 g | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0 g | — |
| Histidine | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lysine | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Proline | 0 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0 g | — |
| Threonine | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0 g | — |
| Valine | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
716 calAmaranth grain (raw)1 cup+710 cal- 28 calAmaranth leaves (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)1 cup+22 cal
- 28 calAmaranth leaves (cooked, boiled, drained, salted)1 cup+22 cal
251 calAmaranth grain (cooked)1 cup+245 cal- 170 cal
Bolts Red Mall Gluten Free Non GMO Organic Whole Grain Amaranth¼ cup+164 cal - 185 calEarthly Choice Amaranth¼ cup dry+179 cal
Burning 6 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 1minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 1minCycling (moderate)
- 1minRunning (6 mph)
- 1minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Amaranth leaves (raw)?
One serving of Amaranth leaves (raw) (1 cup) has 6.4 calories, which works out to 23 calories per 100 g. That is about 0.3% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Amaranth leaves (raw) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 0.7 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 35% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Amaranth leaves (raw) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 1 g of net carbs and 54% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Amaranth leaves (raw)?
5.6 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
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