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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Amaranth Leaves Raw"
| Food Name: Amaranth Leaves Raw | |
| Food Group: Vegetables | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 23 | Protein (g): 2 |
| Carbohydrates (g): 4 | Net Carbs (g): 4 |
| Water (g): 92 | |
| Fats | |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 76 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 147 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 2 | Omega-6 (mg): 145 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 2917 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 146 |
| Vitamin C (mg): 43 | Vitamin K (mcg): 1140 |
| Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 85 |
| Food Folate (mcg): 85 | Folate DFE (mcg): 85 |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 215 | Iron (mg): 2 |
| Magnesium (mg): 55 | Phosphorus (mg): 50 |
| Potassium (mg): 611 | Sodium (mg): 20 |
| Zinc (mg): 1 | Manganese (mg): 1 |
| Selenium (mcg): 1 | |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 31 | Threonine (mg): 99 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 119 | Leucine (mg): 195 |
| Lysine (mg): 127 | Methionine (mg): 36 |
| Cystine (mg): 29 | Phenylalanine (mg): 133 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 80 | Valine (mg): 137 |
| Arginine (mg): 121 | Histidine (mg): 52 |
| Alanine (mg): 139 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 229 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 292 | Glycine (mg): 132 |
| Proline (mg): 121 | Serine (mg): 111 |
| Other Compounds | |
| PRAL Score: -14 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Amaranth Leaves Raw
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Amaranth Leaves Raw'?
100 grams of 'Amaranth Leaves Raw' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 2g (around 4% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 4g (around 1% of daily requirement),
Fat – 0g (around 0% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Carbohydrates while lower in Fat, making it more suitable for diets that are high-carb and also suitable for those requiring low Fat intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Amaranth Leaves Raw'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Amaranth Leaves Raw' provides around 23 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from carbohydrates, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 1% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a low-calorie food choice.
Is 'Amaranth Leaves Raw' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Amaranth Leaves Raw' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 2g protein, 4g carbs, and 0g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'Amaranth Leaves Raw' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Amaranth Leaves Raw' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Manganese (mg): 1 mg (43% DV).
It is also an average source of:
Calcium (mg): 215 mg (17% DV).
'Amaranth Leaves Raw' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Iron (mg): 2 mg (11% DV),
Potassium (mg): 611 mg (13% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 55 mg (13% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 50 mg (4% DV),
Zinc (mg): 1 mg (9% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 1 mcg (2% DV),
Sodium (mg): 20 mg (1% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Amaranth Leaves Raw in significant amounts?
'Amaranth Leaves Raw' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (IU): 2917 IU (97% DV),
Vitamin C (mg): 43 mg (48% DV),
Vitamin K (mcg): 1140 mcg (950% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 146 mcg (16% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 85 mcg (21% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 85 mcg (21% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 85 mcg (21% DV).
'Amaranth Leaves Raw' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 mg (6% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Amaranth Leaves Raw' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Amaranth Leaves Raw' does not contain significant amounts of commonly overconsumed nutrients per 100g.