Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt vs Quinoa, uncooked

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt 21 kcal Quinoa, uncooked 368 kcal
Calories
21 kcal 368 kcal
Protein
2.1 g 14.1 g
Carbs
4.1 g 64.2 g
Fiber
~ 7.0 g
Fat
0.2 g 6.1 g
Sodium
257 mg 5 mg

Key takeaways

  • Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has 94% fewer calories (21 kcal vs 368 kcal).
  • Quinoa, uncooked has more protein (14.1 g vs 2.1 g).
  • Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has more carbs (4.1 g vs 64.2 g).
  • Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has more fat (0.2 g vs 6.1 g).
  • Quinoa, uncooked has more sodium (5 mg vs 257 mg).
MacronutrientsAmaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with saltQuinoa, uncooked
Calories 21 kcal 368 kcal
Protein 2.1 g 14.1 g
Total Fat 0.2 g 6.1 g
Total Carbohydrate 4.1 g 64.2 g
Dietary Fiber ~ 7.0 g
Water 91.5 g 13.3 g
CarbohydratesAmaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with saltQuinoa, uncooked
Total Carbohydrate 4.1 g 64.2 g
Dietary Fiber ~ 7.0 g
Starch ~ 52.2 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsAmaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with saltQuinoa, uncooked
Total Fat 0.2 g 6.1 g
Saturated Fat 0.1 g 0.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g 1.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1 g 3.3 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g ~
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 1.0 mg 260.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 79.0 mg 2,977.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsAmaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with saltQuinoa, uncooked
Protein 2.1 g 14.1 g
Histidine 44.0 mg 407.0 mg
Isoleucine 102.0 mg 504.0 mg
Leucine 167.0 mg 840.0 mg
Lysine 109.0 mg 766.0 mg
Methionine 31.0 mg 309.0 mg
Phenylalanine 114.0 mg 593.0 mg
Threonine 85.0 mg 421.0 mg
Tryptophan 27.0 mg 167.0 mg
Valine 118.0 mg 594.0 mg
Alanine 119.0 mg 588.0 mg
Arginine 104.0 mg 1,091.0 mg
Aspartic Acid 196.0 mg 1,134.0 mg
Cystine 25.0 mg 203.0 mg
Glutamic Acid 250.0 mg 1,865.0 mg
Glycine 113.0 mg 694.0 mg
Proline 104.0 mg 773.0 mg
Serine 95.0 mg 567.0 mg
Tyrosine 68.0 mg 267.0 mg
VitaminsAmaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with saltQuinoa, uncooked
Vitamin A (RAE) 139.0 mcg 1.0 mcg
Vitamin C 41.1 mg ~
Vitamin D 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Vitamin E ~ 2.4 mg
Vitamin K ~ 0.0 mcg
Thiamin (B1) 0.0 mg 0.4 mg
Riboflavin (B2) 0.1 mg 0.3 mg
Niacin (B3) 0.6 mg 1.5 mg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg 0.5 mg
Folate (B9) 57.0 mcg 184.0 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (B5) 0.1 mg 0.8 mg
Choline ~ 70.2 mg
Betaine ~ 630.4 mg
MineralsAmaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with saltQuinoa, uncooked
Calcium 209.0 mg 47.0 mg
Iron 2.3 mg 4.6 mg
Magnesium 55.0 mg 197.0 mg
Phosphorus 72.0 mg 457.0 mg
Potassium 641.0 mg 563.0 mg
Sodium 257.0 mg 5.0 mg
Zinc 0.9 mg 3.1 mg
Copper 0.2 mg 0.6 mg
Manganese 0.9 mg 2.0 mg
Selenium 0.9 mcg 8.5 mcg
SterolsAmaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with saltQuinoa, uncooked
Cholesterol 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
OtherAmaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with saltQuinoa, uncooked
Ash 2.1 g 2.4 g

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer calories, Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt or Quinoa, uncooked?

Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has fewer calories: 21 kcal for Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt vs 368 kcal for Quinoa, uncooked per 100 g.

Which has more protein, Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt or Quinoa, uncooked?

Quinoa, uncooked has more protein: 2.1 g for Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt vs 14.1 g for Quinoa, uncooked per 100 g.

Is Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt or Quinoa, uncooked healthier?

Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt is lower in calories, and Quinoa, uncooked is higher in protein. The healthier choice depends on your goals — compare the full breakdown above to decide.