Amaranth leaves, raw vs Teff, cooked

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Amaranth leaves, raw 23 kcal Teff, cooked 101 kcal
Calories
23 kcal 101 kcal
Protein
2.5 g 3.9 g
Carbs
4.0 g 19.9 g
Fiber
~ 2.8 g
Fat
0.3 g 0.7 g
Sodium
20 mg 8 mg

Key takeaways

  • Amaranth leaves, raw has 77% fewer calories (23 kcal vs 101 kcal).
  • Teff, cooked has more protein (3.9 g vs 2.5 g).
  • Amaranth leaves, raw has more carbs (4.0 g vs 19.9 g).
  • Amaranth leaves, raw has more fat (0.3 g vs 0.7 g).
  • Teff, cooked has more sodium (8 mg vs 20 mg).
MacronutrientsAmaranth leaves, rawTeff, cooked
Calories 23 kcal 101 kcal
Protein 2.5 g 3.9 g
Total Fat 0.3 g 0.7 g
Total Carbohydrate 4.0 g 19.9 g
Dietary Fiber ~ 2.8 g
Water 91.7 g 74.9 g
CarbohydratesAmaranth leaves, rawTeff, cooked
Total Carbohydrate 4.0 g 19.9 g
Dietary Fiber ~ 2.8 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsAmaranth leaves, rawTeff, cooked
Total Fat 0.3 g 0.7 g
Saturated Fat 0.1 g ~
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g ~
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1 g ~
Trans Fat 0.0 g ~
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 2.0 mg ~
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 145.0 mg ~
Protein & Amino AcidsAmaranth leaves, rawTeff, cooked
Protein 2.5 g 3.9 g
Histidine 52.0 mg 88.0 mg
Isoleucine 119.0 mg 146.0 mg
Leucine 195.0 mg 311.0 mg
Lysine 127.0 mg 109.0 mg
Methionine 36.0 mg 125.0 mg
Phenylalanine 133.0 mg 203.0 mg
Threonine 99.0 mg 149.0 mg
Tryptophan 31.0 mg 41.0 mg
Valine 137.0 mg 200.0 mg
Alanine 139.0 mg 218.0 mg
Arginine 121.0 mg 151.0 mg
Aspartic Acid 229.0 mg 239.0 mg
Cystine 29.0 mg 69.0 mg
Glutamic Acid 292.0 mg 975.0 mg
Glycine 132.0 mg 139.0 mg
Proline 121.0 mg 193.0 mg
Serine 111.0 mg 181.0 mg
Tyrosine 80.0 mg 133.0 mg
VitaminsAmaranth leaves, rawTeff, cooked
Vitamin A (RAE) 146.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 43.3 mg ~
Vitamin D 0.0 mcg ~
Vitamin K 1,140.0 mcg ~
Thiamin (B1) 0.0 mg 0.2 mg
Riboflavin (B2) 0.2 mg 0.0 mg
Niacin (B3) 0.7 mg 0.9 mg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg 0.1 mg
Folate (B9) 85.0 mcg 18.0 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (B5) 0.1 mg ~
MineralsAmaranth leaves, rawTeff, cooked
Calcium 215.0 mg 49.0 mg
Iron 2.3 mg 2.1 mg
Magnesium 55.0 mg 50.0 mg
Phosphorus 50.0 mg 120.0 mg
Potassium 611.0 mg 107.0 mg
Sodium 20.0 mg 8.0 mg
Zinc 0.9 mg 1.1 mg
Copper 0.2 mg 0.2 mg
Manganese 0.9 mg 2.9 mg
Selenium 0.9 mcg ~
SterolsAmaranth leaves, rawTeff, cooked
Cholesterol 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
OtherAmaranth leaves, rawTeff, cooked
Ash 1.5 g 0.7 g

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer calories, Amaranth leaves, raw or Teff, cooked?

Amaranth leaves, raw has fewer calories: 23 kcal for Amaranth leaves, raw vs 101 kcal for Teff, cooked per 100 g.

Which has more protein, Amaranth leaves, raw or Teff, cooked?

Teff, cooked has more protein: 2.5 g for Amaranth leaves, raw vs 3.9 g for Teff, cooked per 100 g.

Is Amaranth leaves, raw or Teff, cooked healthier?

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