Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
* 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.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 41.1 MG | 46% | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 10% | |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 3% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 MG | 1% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.2 MG | 10% | |
| Folate, total | 57 UG | 14% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 139 UG | 15% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 209 MG | 16% | |
| Iron, Fe | 2.3 MG | 13% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 55 MG | 13% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 72 MG | 6% | |
| Potassium, K | 641 MG | 14% | |
| Sodium, Na | 257 MG | 11% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.9 MG | 8% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.2 MG | 18% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.9 MG | 37% | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.9 UG | 2% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Very low in calories (21 kcal per 100g), suitable for weight management.
- Very low in fat (0.2g per 100g).
- Good source of Manganese, Mn (37% DV).
- Good source of Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid (46% DV).
About Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
Boiled amaranth leaves are a nutritious cooked green, protein-forward for a vegetable and very low in fat. Salted during cooking, they need no additional seasoning at the table. The texture after boiling is soft and somewhat silky, similar to cooked spinach. Used widely across African, Caribbean, and South Asian cooking as an everyday leafy green.
Dietary Information
Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, low-fat, very low in calories, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt include Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid (46% DV) , and Manganese, Mn (37% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 21 calories per 100 grams, Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt gets 40% of its calories from protein, 78% from carbohydrates, and 8% from fat. This is lower than most foods and comparable to fruits and vegetables.
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