Amaranth Leaves Drained with Salt (Cooked, Boiled)
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Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (2.1g), fat (0.2g), and carbohydrates (4.1g) per 100g. At just 21 calories per 100g, Amaranth Leaves Drained with Salt (Cooked, Boiled) is one of the lowest-calorie options available. At 257mg of sodium per 100g, Amaranth Leaves Drained with Salt (Cooked, Boiled) contributes a noticeable portion of daily sodium — worth tracking for those monitoring salt. Nutritionally broad, Amaranth Leaves Drained with Salt (Cooked, Boiled) delivers meaningful amounts of 12 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value. Composed of 91% water by weight, Amaranth Leaves Drained with Salt (Cooked, Boiled) also contributes to daily hydration.
Calorie Distribution
- Protein32%2.1 g
- Fat6%0.18 g
- Carbs62%4.1 g
Serving Size
% Daily Value
per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference
Nutrition Facts per 100g
| Water | 91.5 | G |
| Energy | 21.0 | KCAL |
| Protein | 2.1 | G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.18 | G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 4.1 | G |
| Cholesterol | 0 | MG |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 41.1 | MG |
| Thiamin | 0.02 | MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 | MG |
| Niacin | 0.56 | MG |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.18 | MG |
| Folate, total | 57.0 | UG |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 139 | UG |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 | UG |
| Calcium, Ca | 209 | MG |
| Iron, Fe | 2.3 | MG |
| Magnesium, Mg | 55.0 | MG |
| Phosphorus, P | 72.0 | MG |
| Potassium, K | 641 | MG |
| Sodium, Na | 257 | MG |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.88 | MG |
| Copper, Cu | 0.16 | MG |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.86 | MG |
| Selenium, Se | 0.90 | UG |
| Energy | 88.0 | kJ |
| Ash | 2.1 | G |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.06 | MG |
| Folic acid | 0 | UG |
| Folate, food | 57.0 | UG |
| Folate, DFE | 57.0 | UG |
| Retinol | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, IU | 2770 | IU |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0 | IU |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.05 | G |
| SFA 14:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.04 | G |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.006 | G |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.04 | G |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.04 | G |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.08 | G |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.08 | G |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.001 | G |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 | G |
| Tryptophan | 0.03 | G |
| Threonine | 0.09 | G |
| Isoleucine | 0.10 | G |
| Leucine | 0.17 | G |
| Lysine | 0.11 | G |
| Methionine | 0.03 | G |
| Cystine | 0.03 | G |
| Phenylalanine | 0.11 | G |
| Tyrosine | 0.07 | G |
| Valine | 0.12 | G |
| Arginine | 0.10 | G |
| Histidine | 0.04 | G |
| Alanine | 0.12 | G |
| Aspartic acid | 0.20 | G |
| Glutamic acid | 0.25 | G |
| Glycine | 0.11 | G |
| Proline | 0.10 | G |
| Serine | 0.10 | G |
Common Serving Sizes
| Serving | Cal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cup (132g) | 28 | 2.8g | 0.2g | 5.4g |
Scaled from Amaranth Leaves Drained with Salt (Cooked, Boiled)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.
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Nutrient Highlights
- Amaranth Leaves Drained with Salt (Cooked, Boiled) is a excellent source of Vitamin C (46% DV) — see top foods ranked by Vitamin C
- Amaranth Leaves Drained with Salt (Cooked, Boiled) is a good source of Calcium (16% DV) — see top foods ranked by Calcium
- Amaranth Leaves Drained with Salt (Cooked, Boiled) is a good source of Potassium (14% DV) — see top foods ranked by Potassium
- Amaranth Leaves Drained with Salt (Cooked, Boiled) is a good source of Iron (13% DV) — see top foods ranked by Iron
- Amaranth Leaves Drained with Salt (Cooked, Boiled) is a good source of Magnesium (13% DV) — see top foods ranked by Magnesium
Dietary Considerations
With 641mg of potassium per 100g, individuals on a renal diet should moderate their intake of Amaranth Leaves Drained with Salt (Cooked, Boiled). See the Kidney Disease & Low-Potassium Diet guide for more.
The antioxidant content of Amaranth Leaves Drained with Salt (Cooked, Boiled) supports anti-inflammatory dietary patterns. See the Anti-Inflammatory Diet Guide.
Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods
- Vitamin C: top 4% (#330 of 8,262)
- Potassium: top 5% (#413 of 8,262)
- Calcium: top 7% (#578 of 8,262)
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* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Data Source
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 168492.
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