Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt vs Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from roasted and toasted kernels (most common type)

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt 21 kcal Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from roasted and toasted kernels (most common type) 594 kcal
Calories
21 kcal 594 kcal
Protein
2.1 g 17.0 g
Carbs
4.1 g 21.2 g
Fiber
~ 9.3 g
Sugars
~ 0.5 g
Fat
0.2 g 53.8 g
Sodium
257 mg 115 mg

Key takeaways

  • Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has 96% fewer calories (21 kcal vs 594 kcal).
  • Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from roasted and toasted kernels (most common type) has more protein (17.0 g vs 2.1 g).
  • Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has fewer carbs (4.1 g vs 21.2 g).
  • Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has less fat (0.2 g vs 53.8 g).
  • Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from roasted and toasted kernels (most common type) has less sodium (115 mg vs 257 mg).
MacronutrientsAmaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with saltSeeds, sesame butter, tahini, from roasted and toasted kernels (most common type)
Calories 21 kcal 594 kcal
Protein 2.1 g 17.0 g
Total Fat 0.2 g 53.8 g
Total Carbohydrate 4.1 g 21.2 g
Dietary Fiber ~ 9.3 g
Total Sugars ~ 0.5 g
Water 91.5 g 3.1 g
CarbohydratesAmaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with saltSeeds, sesame butter, tahini, from roasted and toasted kernels (most common type)
Total Carbohydrate 4.1 g 21.2 g
Dietary Fiber ~ 9.3 g
Total Sugars ~ 0.5 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsAmaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with saltSeeds, sesame butter, tahini, from roasted and toasted kernels (most common type)
Total Fat 0.2 g 53.8 g
Saturated Fat 0.1 g 7.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g 20.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1 g 23.6 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g ~
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 1.0 mg 407.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 79.0 mg 23,133.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsAmaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with saltSeeds, sesame butter, tahini, from roasted and toasted kernels (most common type)
Protein 2.1 g 17.0 g
Histidine 44.0 mg 500.0 mg
Isoleucine 102.0 mg 731.0 mg
Leucine 167.0 mg 1,302.0 mg
Lysine 109.0 mg 545.0 mg
Methionine 31.0 mg 561.0 mg
Phenylalanine 114.0 mg 901.0 mg
Threonine 85.0 mg 706.0 mg
Tryptophan 27.0 mg 372.0 mg
Valine 118.0 mg 950.0 mg
Alanine 119.0 mg 889.0 mg
Arginine 104.0 mg 2,521.0 mg
Aspartic Acid 196.0 mg 1,578.0 mg
Cystine 25.0 mg 343.0 mg
Glutamic Acid 250.0 mg 3,792.0 mg
Glycine 113.0 mg 1,165.0 mg
Proline 104.0 mg 776.0 mg
Serine 95.0 mg 927.0 mg
Tyrosine 68.0 mg 712.0 mg
VitaminsAmaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with saltSeeds, sesame butter, tahini, from roasted and toasted kernels (most common type)
Vitamin A (RAE) 139.0 mcg 3.0 mcg
Vitamin C 41.1 mg 0.0 mg
Vitamin D 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Vitamin E ~ 0.3 mg
Vitamin K ~ 0.0 mcg
Thiamin (B1) 0.0 mg 1.2 mg
Riboflavin (B2) 0.1 mg 0.5 mg
Niacin (B3) 0.6 mg 5.5 mg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg 0.1 mg
Folate (B9) 57.0 mcg 98.0 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (B5) 0.1 mg 0.7 mg
Choline ~ 25.8 mg
MineralsAmaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with saltSeeds, sesame butter, tahini, from roasted and toasted kernels (most common type)
Calcium 209.0 mg 426.0 mg
Iron 2.3 mg 9.0 mg
Magnesium 55.0 mg 95.0 mg
Phosphorus 72.0 mg 732.0 mg
Potassium 641.0 mg 414.0 mg
Sodium 257.0 mg 115.0 mg
Zinc 0.9 mg 4.6 mg
Copper 0.2 mg 1.6 mg
Manganese 0.9 mg 1.5 mg
Selenium 0.9 mcg 34.4 mcg
SterolsAmaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with saltSeeds, sesame butter, tahini, from roasted and toasted kernels (most common type)
Cholesterol 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
OtherAmaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with saltSeeds, sesame butter, tahini, from roasted and toasted kernels (most common type)
Alcohol ~ 0.0 g
Caffeine ~ 0.0 mg
Theobromine ~ 0.0 mg
Ash 2.1 g 5.0 g

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer calories, Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt or Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from roasted and toasted kernels (most common type)?

Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has fewer calories: 21 kcal for Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt vs 594 kcal for Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from roasted and toasted kernels (most common type) per 100 g.

Which has more protein, Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt or Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from roasted and toasted kernels (most common type)?

Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from roasted and toasted kernels (most common type) has more protein: 2.1 g for Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt vs 17.0 g for Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from roasted and toasted kernels (most common type) per 100 g.

Is Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt or Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from roasted and toasted kernels (most common type) healthier?

Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt is lower in calories, and Seeds, sesame butter, tahini, from roasted and toasted kernels (most common type) is higher in protein. The healthier choice depends on your goals - compare the full breakdown above to decide.