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Amaranth leaf, raw calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of amaranth leaf, raw contains 23 calories, with 2.5 g of protein, 4 g of carbohydrate and 0.3 g of fat. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 35% Carbs 56% Fat 9%
How amaranth leaf, raw compares
Per 100 g, against the closest vegetables in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaranth leaf, raw | 23 kcal | 2.5 g | 4 g | 0.3 g |
| Turnip greens, frozen | 22 kcal | 2.5 g | 3.7 g | 0.3 g |
| Pokeberry shoot, raw | 23 kcal | 2.6 g | 3.7 g | 0.4 g |
| Asparagus | 22 kcal | 2.4 g | 4.1 g | 0.2 g |
| Taro leaves, steamed | 24 kcal | 2.7 g | 4 g | 0.4 g |
Nutrition facts for amaranth leaf, raw
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 23 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in amaranth leaf, raw
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin K | 1140 µg | 950% |
| Vitamin C | 43.3 mg | 48% |
| Manganese | 0.89 mg | 39% |
| Copper | 0.16 mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 215 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 146 µg | 16% |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 55 mg | 13% |
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Calories in common amaranth leaf, raw servings
How many calories in a portion of amaranth leaf, raw — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 leaf (14 g) | 3.2 kcal | 0.4 g | 0.6 g | 0 g |
| 1 cup (28 g) | 6.4 kcal | 0.7 g | 1.1 g | 0.1 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 23 kcal | 3 g | 4 g | 0 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in amaranth leaf, raw?
Amaranth leaf, raw has 23 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in amaranth leaf, raw?
Amaranth leaf, raw contains 2.5 g of protein per 100 g.
Is amaranth leaf, raw low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Amaranth leaf, raw has 4 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Are these amaranth leaf, raw calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #168385 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
