Amaranth leaves, boiled in unsalted water
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Amaranth leaves are the edible leaves of the amaranth plant. The figures here describe leaves boiled in unsalted water and are calculated from raw food data. They provide vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, calcium and magnesium, as well as some protein. Per 100g, they contain 31mg of vitamin C, 220mg of calcium, 110mg of magnesium and 3g of protein.
Vitamin C supports normal immune function and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. Calcium helps maintain bones and teeth, while magnesium contributes to normal muscle and nerve function. These leaves contain little salt when prepared without added salt; adding salt during cooking will change this. Full nutritional figures are in the tables below.
Nutrition per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Energy | 16 kcal |
Energy | 67 kJ |
Fat | 0.3g |
of which saturates | 0.1g |
Carbohydrate | 0.3g |
of which sugars | 0.2g |
3g | |
Salt | 0.03g |
Water | 90g |
Cholesterol | 0mg |
Vitamins and minerals per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
245µg | |
0µg | |
31mg | |
0.03mg | |
0.16mg | |
0.7mg | |
0µg | |
51µg | |
220mg | |
2.4mg | |
110mg | |
54mg | |
540mg | |
Sodium | 11mg |
0.5mg | |
0.11mg |
Other types of amaranth leaves
Food | Calories per 100g | Protein per 100g | Fat per 100g | Fibre per 100g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
18 kcal | 3.5g | 0.3g | – |
About these figures
Values are per 100g of the food as described (Calculation from raw). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.