Artichokes vs Amaranth leaves
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Amaranth leaves, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Artichokes 51
Amaranth leaves 23
Protein (g)
Artichokes 2.89
Amaranth leaves 2.46
Carbs (g)
Artichokes 11.4
Amaranth leaves 4.02
Fat (g)
Artichokes 0.340
Amaranth leaves 0.330
Fiber (g)
Artichokes 5.70
Amaranth leaves —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Artichokes, (globe or french), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt — 2.89g vs 2.46g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Amaranth leaves, raw — 23 vs 51 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Amaranth leaves, raw scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Artichokes | Amaranth leaves | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 51 kcal | 23 kcal | +122% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 84.1 g | 91.7 g | -8% |
| Protein | 2.89 g | 2.46 g | +17% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.340 g | 0.330 g | +3% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 11.4 g | 4.02 g | +183% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 5.70 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.079 g | 0.091 g | -13% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.011 g | 0.076 g | -86% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 7.40 mg | 43.3 mg | -83% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.050 mg | 0.027 mg | +85% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.089 mg | 0.158 mg | -44% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.11 mg | 0.658 mg | +69% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.240 mg | 0.064 mg | +275% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.081 mg | 0.192 mg | -58% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 89.0 ug | 85.0 ug | +5% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 34.4 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1.00 ug | 146 ug | -99% |
| Carotene, beta | 8.00 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.190 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 21.0 mg | 215 mg | -90% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.610 mg | 2.32 mg | -74% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 42.0 mg | 55.0 mg | -24% |
| Phosphorus, P | 73.0 mg | 50.0 mg | +46% |
| Potassium, K | 286 mg | 611 mg | -53% |
| Sodium, Na | 296 mg | 20.0 mg | +1380% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.400 mg | 0.900 mg | -56% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.127 mg | 0.162 mg | -22% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.225 mg | 0.885 mg | -75% |
| Selenium, Se | 0.200 ug | 0.900 ug | -78% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 211 kj | 97.0 kj | +118% |
| Ash | 1.30 g | 1.50 g | -13% |
| Total Sugars | 0.990 g | — | |
| Sucrose | 0.730 g | — | |
| Glucose | 0.240 g | — | |
| Fructose | 0.020 g | — | |
| Lactose | 0 g | — | |
| Maltose | 0 g | — | |
| Galactose | 0 g | — | |
| Starch | 0 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 89.0 ug | 85.0 ug | +5% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 89.0 ug | 85.0 ug | +5% |
| Betaine | 0.200 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 13.0 IU | 2917 IU | -100% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 464 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 14.8 ug | 1140 ug | -99% |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | 0 ug | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.004 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.004 g | 0.001 g | +300% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.066 g | 0.073 g | -10% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.006 g | 0.012 g | -50% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.011 g | 0.076 g | -86% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.145 g | 0.147 g | -1% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.105 g | 0.145 g | -28% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.038 g | 0.002 g | +1800% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | — | 0.031 g | |
| Threonine (EAA) | — | 0.099 g | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.119 g | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.195 g | |
| Lysine (EAA) | — | 0.127 g | |
| Methionine (EAA) | — | 0.036 g | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.029 g | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | — | 0.133 g | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.080 g | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.137 g | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.121 g | |
| Histidine (EAA) | — | 0.052 g | |
| Alanine | — | 0.139 g | |
| Aspartic acid | — | 0.229 g | |
| Glutamic acid | — | 0.292 g | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.132 g | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | — | 0.121 g | |
| Serine | — | 0.111 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | — | |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Sodium, Na +1380% in Artichokes, (globe or french), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) +275% in Artichokes, (globe or french), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Vitamin A, RAE -99% in Artichokes, (globe or french), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Calcium, Ca -90% in Artichokes, (globe or french), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
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