Amaranth · Amaranthus

Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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21 kcal Calories

2.1 g Protein

4.1 g Carbs

0.2 g Fat

Excellent nutrient density 67/100

How many beneficial nutrients Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

21 kcal / serving

62% from carbs

Carbs 62%

4.1 g per serving
Fat 6%

0.2 g per serving
Protein 32%

2.1 g per serving

What Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Vitamin C46% Manganese37% Copper18% Calcium16% Vitamin A (RAE)15% Folate (B9)14% Potassium14% Iron13% Magnesium13% Riboflavin (B2)10%

Full nutrition breakdown

Beneficial
Moderate
Limit
Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

Carbohydrates	Amount	% DV
Total Carbohydrate	4.1 g	1%

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	0.2 g	0%
Saturated Fat	0.1 g	0%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.0 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.1 g	—
Trans Fat	0.0 g	—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	1.0 mg	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	79.0 mg	—
Myristic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	40.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	6.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	41.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	79.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	2.1 g	4%
Histidine	44.0 mg	—
Isoleucine	102.0 mg	—
Leucine	167.0 mg	—
Lysine	109.0 mg	—
Methionine	31.0 mg	—
Phenylalanine	114.0 mg	—
Threonine	85.0 mg	—
Tryptophan	27.0 mg	—
Valine	118.0 mg	—
Alanine	119.0 mg	—
Arginine	104.0 mg	—
Aspartic Acid	196.0 mg	—
Cystine	25.0 mg	—
Glutamic Acid	250.0 mg	—
Glycine	113.0 mg	—
Proline	104.0 mg	—
Serine	95.0 mg	—
Tyrosine	68.0 mg	—

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	139.0 mcg	15%
Vitamin C	41.1 mg	46%
Vitamin D	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin E	~	—
Vitamin K	~	—
Thiamin (B1)	0.0 mg	2%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	10%
Niacin (B3)	0.6 mg	3%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	10%
Folate (B9)	57.0 mcg	14%
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	0.1 mg	1%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	209.0 mg	16%
Iron	2.3 mg	13%
Magnesium	55.0 mg	13%
Phosphorus	72.0 mg	6%
Potassium	641.0 mg	14%
Sodium	257.0 mg	11%
Zinc	0.9 mg	8%
Copper	0.2 mg	18%
Manganese	0.9 mg	37%
Selenium	0.9 mcg	2%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	0.0 mg	0%
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	~	—
Caffeine	~	—
Theobromine	~	—
Ash	2.1 g	—

About Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

Amaranth (genus Amaranthus) is an ancient crop grown for both its tiny, nutritious seeds and its tender leafy greens, cultivated for thousands of years by the Aztecs and still treasured around the world. The seeds are cooked like a grain, though botanically they are a gluten-free pseudocereal, with a nutty, slightly peppery, earthy flavor and a porridge-like texture. Amaranth is a nutritional standout, supplying complete plant protein with all the essential amino acids, plus fiber, iron, magnesium, and calcium.

The seeds cook into hot cereal, thicken soups, and can be popped like miniature popcorn, while the leaves are cooked like spinach in many cuisines. Because the cooked grain turns sticky, it is often combined with other grains. Toasting the seeds deepens their flavor. Store amaranth in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, where it keeps well.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt?

There are 21 calories in 100 g of Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt, or about 28 calories in 1 cup (132 g).

How much protein is in Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt?

Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt contains 2.1 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt?

Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has 4.1 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt?

Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt provides 0.2 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt a good source of?

Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt is an excellent source of Vitamin C (46% DV) and Manganese (37% DV) and a good source of Copper, Calcium, Vitamin A (RAE), Folate (B9), Potassium and Iron (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.