Amaranth leaves, raw vs Seeds, flaxseed

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Amaranth leaves, raw 23 kcal Seeds, flaxseed 534 kcal
Calories
23 kcal 534 kcal
Protein
2.5 g 18.3 g
Carbs
4.0 g 28.9 g
Fiber
~ 27.3 g
Sugars
~ 1.6 g
Fat
0.3 g 42.2 g
Sodium
20 mg 30 mg

Key takeaways

  • Amaranth leaves, raw has 96% fewer calories (23 kcal vs 534 kcal).
  • Seeds, flaxseed has more protein (18.3 g vs 2.5 g).
  • Amaranth leaves, raw has more carbs (4.0 g vs 28.9 g).
  • Amaranth leaves, raw has more fat (0.3 g vs 42.2 g).
  • Amaranth leaves, raw has more sodium (20 mg vs 30 mg).
MacronutrientsAmaranth leaves, rawSeeds, flaxseed
Calories 23 kcal 534 kcal
Protein 2.5 g 18.3 g
Total Fat 0.3 g 42.2 g
Total Carbohydrate 4.0 g 28.9 g
Dietary Fiber ~ 27.3 g
Total Sugars ~ 1.6 g
Water 91.7 g 7.0 g
CarbohydratesAmaranth leaves, rawSeeds, flaxseed
Total Carbohydrate 4.0 g 28.9 g
Dietary Fiber ~ 27.3 g
Total Sugars ~ 1.6 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsAmaranth leaves, rawSeeds, flaxseed
Total Fat 0.3 g 42.2 g
Saturated Fat 0.1 g 3.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g 7.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1 g 28.7 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g ~
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 2.0 mg 22,813.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 145.0 mg 5,903.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsAmaranth leaves, rawSeeds, flaxseed
Protein 2.5 g 18.3 g
Histidine 52.0 mg 472.0 mg
Isoleucine 119.0 mg 896.0 mg
Leucine 195.0 mg 1,235.0 mg
Lysine 127.0 mg 862.0 mg
Methionine 36.0 mg 370.0 mg
Phenylalanine 133.0 mg 957.0 mg
Threonine 99.0 mg 766.0 mg
Tryptophan 31.0 mg 297.0 mg
Valine 137.0 mg 1,072.0 mg
Alanine 139.0 mg 925.0 mg
Arginine 121.0 mg 1,925.0 mg
Aspartic Acid 229.0 mg 2,046.0 mg
Cystine 29.0 mg 340.0 mg
Glutamic Acid 292.0 mg 4,039.0 mg
Glycine 132.0 mg 1,248.0 mg
Proline 121.0 mg 806.0 mg
Serine 111.0 mg 970.0 mg
Tyrosine 80.0 mg 493.0 mg
VitaminsAmaranth leaves, rawSeeds, flaxseed
Vitamin A (RAE) 146.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 43.3 mg 0.6 mg
Vitamin D 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Vitamin E ~ 0.3 mg
Vitamin K 1,140.0 mcg 4.3 mcg
Thiamin (B1) 0.0 mg 1.6 mg
Riboflavin (B2) 0.2 mg 0.2 mg
Niacin (B3) 0.7 mg 3.1 mg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg 0.5 mg
Folate (B9) 85.0 mcg 87.0 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (B5) 0.1 mg 1.0 mg
Choline ~ 78.7 mg
Betaine ~ 3.1 mg
MineralsAmaranth leaves, rawSeeds, flaxseed
Calcium 215.0 mg 255.0 mg
Iron 2.3 mg 5.7 mg
Magnesium 55.0 mg 392.0 mg
Phosphorus 50.0 mg 642.0 mg
Potassium 611.0 mg 813.0 mg
Sodium 20.0 mg 30.0 mg
Zinc 0.9 mg 4.3 mg
Copper 0.2 mg 1.2 mg
Manganese 0.9 mg 2.5 mg
Selenium 0.9 mcg 25.4 mcg
SterolsAmaranth leaves, rawSeeds, flaxseed
Cholesterol 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Campesterol ~ 45.0 mg
Stigmasterol ~ 11.0 mg
Beta-sitosterol ~ 90.0 mg
OtherAmaranth leaves, rawSeeds, flaxseed
Alcohol ~ 0.0 g
Caffeine ~ 0.0 mg
Theobromine ~ 0.0 mg
Ash 1.5 g 3.7 g

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer calories, Amaranth leaves, raw or Seeds, flaxseed?

Amaranth leaves, raw has fewer calories: 23 kcal for Amaranth leaves, raw vs 534 kcal for Seeds, flaxseed per 100 g.

Which has more protein, Amaranth leaves, raw or Seeds, flaxseed?

Seeds, flaxseed has more protein: 2.5 g for Amaranth leaves, raw vs 18.3 g for Seeds, flaxseed per 100 g.

Is Amaranth leaves, raw or Seeds, flaxseed healthier?

Amaranth leaves, raw is lower in calories, and Seeds, flaxseed is higher in protein. The healthier choice depends on your goals — compare the full breakdown above to decide.