Amaranth leaves, raw vs Quinoa, uncooked

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Amaranth leaves, raw 23 kcal Quinoa, uncooked 368 kcal
Calories
23 kcal 368 kcal
Protein
2.5 g 14.1 g
Carbs
4.0 g 64.2 g
Fiber
~ 7.0 g
Fat
0.3 g 6.1 g
Sodium
20 mg 5 mg

Key takeaways

  • Amaranth leaves, raw has 94% fewer calories (23 kcal vs 368 kcal).
  • Quinoa, uncooked has more protein (14.1 g vs 2.5 g).
  • Amaranth leaves, raw has more carbs (4.0 g vs 64.2 g).
  • Amaranth leaves, raw has more fat (0.3 g vs 6.1 g).
  • Quinoa, uncooked has more sodium (5 mg vs 20 mg).
MacronutrientsAmaranth leaves, rawQuinoa, uncooked
Calories 23 kcal 368 kcal
Protein 2.5 g 14.1 g
Total Fat 0.3 g 6.1 g
Total Carbohydrate 4.0 g 64.2 g
Dietary Fiber ~ 7.0 g
Water 91.7 g 13.3 g
CarbohydratesAmaranth leaves, rawQuinoa, uncooked
Total Carbohydrate 4.0 g 64.2 g
Dietary Fiber ~ 7.0 g
Starch ~ 52.2 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsAmaranth leaves, rawQuinoa, uncooked
Total Fat 0.3 g 6.1 g
Saturated Fat 0.1 g 0.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g 1.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1 g 3.3 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g ~
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 2.0 mg 260.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 145.0 mg 2,977.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsAmaranth leaves, rawQuinoa, uncooked
Protein 2.5 g 14.1 g
Histidine 52.0 mg 407.0 mg
Isoleucine 119.0 mg 504.0 mg
Leucine 195.0 mg 840.0 mg
Lysine 127.0 mg 766.0 mg
Methionine 36.0 mg 309.0 mg
Phenylalanine 133.0 mg 593.0 mg
Threonine 99.0 mg 421.0 mg
Tryptophan 31.0 mg 167.0 mg
Valine 137.0 mg 594.0 mg
Alanine 139.0 mg 588.0 mg
Arginine 121.0 mg 1,091.0 mg
Aspartic Acid 229.0 mg 1,134.0 mg
Cystine 29.0 mg 203.0 mg
Glutamic Acid 292.0 mg 1,865.0 mg
Glycine 132.0 mg 694.0 mg
Proline 121.0 mg 773.0 mg
Serine 111.0 mg 567.0 mg
Tyrosine 80.0 mg 267.0 mg
VitaminsAmaranth leaves, rawQuinoa, uncooked
Vitamin A (RAE) 146.0 mcg 1.0 mcg
Vitamin C 43.3 mg ~
Vitamin D 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Vitamin E ~ 2.4 mg
Vitamin K 1,140.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Thiamin (B1) 0.0 mg 0.4 mg
Riboflavin (B2) 0.2 mg 0.3 mg
Niacin (B3) 0.7 mg 1.5 mg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg 0.5 mg
Folate (B9) 85.0 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, rawQuinoa, uncooked
Calcium 215.0 mg 47.0 mg
Iron 2.3 mg 4.6 mg
Magnesium 55.0 mg 197.0 mg
Phosphorus 50.0 mg 457.0 mg
Potassium 611.0 mg 563.0 mg
Sodium 20.0 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, rawQuinoa, uncooked
Cholesterol 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
OtherAmaranth leaves, rawQuinoa, uncooked
Ash 1.5 g 2.4 g

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer calories, Amaranth leaves, raw or Quinoa, uncooked?

Amaranth leaves, raw has fewer calories: 23 kcal for Amaranth leaves, raw vs 368 kcal for Quinoa, uncooked per 100 g.

Which has more protein, Amaranth leaves, raw or Quinoa, uncooked?

Quinoa, uncooked has more protein: 2.5 g for Amaranth leaves, raw vs 14.1 g for Quinoa, uncooked per 100 g.

Is Amaranth leaves, raw or Quinoa, uncooked healthier?

Amaranth leaves, raw 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.