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Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

FDC ID: 169202

Vegetables and Vegetable Products

At a glance

Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt is a low-calorie food in the Vegetables and Vegetable Products category, providing 21 kcal per 100g. Each 100g supplies 2.1g of protein, 0.2g of fat, 4.1g of carbohydrates. It is an especially good source of manganese (37% of the Daily Value), copper (18% of the Daily Value), calcium (16% of the Daily Value). All values are per 100g and based on USDA FoodData Central public-domain data.

Energy

21

kcal

Protein

2.1

g

Total Fat

0.2

g

Total Carbohydrate

4.1

g

Nutrition profile of Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt provides about 21 kcal per 100g, a low energy density. Nutritionally it is low in carbohydrates.

Key nutrients and what they do

  • Manganese 37%supports bone formation and enzymes in carbohydrate/fat metabolism
  • Copper 18%aids iron use and the formation of red blood cells and collagen
  • Calcium 16%is the main mineral in bones and teeth and aids muscle and nerve function
  • Vitamin A 15%maintains vision, skin and mucous membranes and acts as an antioxidant

% daily value is per 100g against adult reference intakes.

Who it suits

  • people managing weight who still want nutrient density

Things to keep in mind

  • !It fits well as part of a varied, balanced diet alongside other foods.

This overview is general information based on public nutrition data and is not intended for diagnosis or treatment. Disclaimer

Nutrition by Serving Size

NutrientPer 100g1 oz (28g)
Calories21 kcal6 kcal
Protein2.1 g0.6 g
Fat0.2 g0.1 g
Carbs4.1 g1.2 g

Serving values are converted from the per-100g data (1 oz = 28.35g). Actual portion weights vary.

Daily Value Radar(% of FDA Daily Value)

Nutrient Rankings(top 15 by % Daily Value)

Full Nutrition Facts(per 100g)

NutrientAmount% Daily ValueNotes
Energy21 kcal
1.1%
Water91.49 g
Protein2.11 g
4.2%
Cholesterol0 mg
0.0%
Total Fat0.18 g
0.2%
Total Carbohydrate4.11 g
1.5%
Sodium21 mg
0.9%
Potassium641 mg
13.6%
Calcium209 mg
16.1%
Magnesium55 mg
13.1%
Phosphorus72 mg
5.8%
Iron2.26 mg
12.6%
Zinc0.88 mg
8.0%
Copper0.16 mg
17.6%
Manganese0.86 mg
37.4%
Selenium0.90 μg
1.6%
Retinol0 μg
Vitamin A139 μgRAE
15.4%
Vitamin D0 μg
0.0%
Thiamin0.02 mg
1.7%
Riboflavin0.13 mg
10.3%
Niacin0.56 mg
3.5%
Vitamin B60.18 mg
10.4%
Vitamin B120 μg
0.0%
Folate57 μg
14.3%
Pantothenic Acid0 mg
0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt per 100g?

Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has 21 kcal (calories) per 100g.

What are the macros in Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt?

Per 100g, Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt provides 2.1g protein, 0.2g fat, 4.1g carbohydrates.

What vitamins and minerals does Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt provide?

Per 100g, Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt is a notable source of Manganese (about 37% of the Daily Value), Copper (about 18% of the Daily Value), Calcium (about 16% of the Daily Value).

Is Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt low in calories?

Yes — Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has 21 kcal per 100g, while still providing Manganese (about 37% of the Daily Value).

What is the source of this nutrition data for Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt?

These per-100g values come from USDA FoodData Central (public domain).

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Data Source

This data is sourced from USDA FoodData Central (Public Domain).

USDA FoodData Central (Public Domain)