Amaranth leaves, raw
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Amaranth leaves are the edible leaves of the amaranth plant, eaten as a leafy vegetable. The figures here describe the leaves raw. They provide vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, calcium, magnesium and iron, as well as some protein. Per 100g, raw amaranth leaves contain 42mg of vitamin C, 270mg of calcium, 130mg of magnesium and 3.5g of protein.
Vitamin C supports normal immune function and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. Calcium is needed for the maintenance of bones and teeth, while magnesium contributes to normal muscle and nerve function. Raw amaranth leaves are low in fat, saturated fat and salt. Full nutrient figures are given in the tables below.
Nutrition per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Energía | 18 kcal |
Energía | 75 kJ |
Grasa | 0.3g |
of which saturates | 0.1g |
Carbohydrate | 0.3g |
of which sugars | 0.2g |
3.5g | |
Sal | 0.03g |
Agua | 89g |
Colesterol | 0mg |
Vitamins and minerals per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
285µg | |
0µg | |
42mg | |
0.07mg | |
0.22mg | |
0.7mg | |
0µg | |
85µg | |
270mg | |
3mg | |
130mg | |
65mg | |
620mg | |
Sodio | 13mg |
0.6mg | |
0.13mg |
Other types of amaranth leaves
Alimentos | Calories per 100g | Protein per 100g | Fat per 100g | Fibre per 100g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
16 kcal | 3g | 0.3g | – |
About these figures
Values are per 100g of the food as described (Literature sources). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.