Asparagus vs Amaranth leaves
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Asparagus 18
Amaranth leaves 21
Protein (g)
Asparagus 2.95
Amaranth leaves 2.11
Carbs (g)
Asparagus 1.92
Amaranth leaves 4.11
Fat (g)
Asparagus 0.420
Amaranth leaves 0.180
Fiber (g)
Asparagus 1.60
Amaranth leaves —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt — 2.95g vs 2.11g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt — 18 vs 21 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt 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 | Asparagus | Amaranth leaves | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 18 kcal | 21 kcal | -14% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 94.1 g | 91.5 g | +3% |
| Protein | 2.95 g | 2.11 g | +40% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.420 g | 0.180 g | +133% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 1.92 g | 4.11 g | -53% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.60 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.096 g | 0.050 g | +92% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.013 g | 0.041 g | -68% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 24.4 mg | 41.1 mg | -41% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.065 mg | 0.020 mg | +225% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.103 mg | 0.134 mg | -23% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.04 mg | 0.559 mg | +86% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.158 mg | 0.062 mg | +155% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.020 mg | 0.177 mg | -89% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 135 ug | 57.0 ug | +137% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 20.9 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 40.0 ug | 139 ug | -71% |
| Carotene, beta | 483 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.20 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 18.0 mg | 209 mg | -91% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.560 mg | 2.26 mg | -75% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 10.0 mg | 55.0 mg | -82% |
| Phosphorus, P | 49.0 mg | 72.0 mg | -32% |
| Potassium, K | 172 mg | 641 mg | -73% |
| Sodium, Na | 3.00 mg | 257 mg | -99% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.410 mg | 0.880 mg | -53% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.105 mg | 0.158 mg | -34% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.140 mg | 0.861 mg | -84% |
| Selenium, Se | 3.90 ug | 0.900 ug | +333% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 74.0 kj | 88.0 kj | -16% |
| Ash | 0.610 g | 2.11 g | -71% |
| Total Sugars | 0.320 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 135 ug | 57.0 ug | +137% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 135 ug | 57.0 ug | +137% |
| Betaine | 0.700 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 806 IU | 2770 IU | -71% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 24.0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 618 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 0.020 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 0.170 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | 0.020 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 80.0 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.003 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.086 g | 0.040 g | +115% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.006 g | 0.006 g | = |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.011 g | 0.041 g | -73% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.185 g | 0.080 g | +131% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.175 g | 0.079 g | +122% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.010 g | 0.001 g | +900% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.029 g | 0.027 g | +7% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.082 g | 0.085 g | -4% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.109 g | 0.102 g | +7% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.128 g | 0.167 g | -23% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.140 g | 0.109 g | +28% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.028 g | 0.031 g | -10% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.035 g | 0.025 g | +40% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.070 g | 0.114 g | -39% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.047 g | 0.068 g | -31% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.114 g | 0.118 g | -3% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.138 g | 0.104 g | +33% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.046 g | 0.044 g | +5% |
| Alanine | 0.139 g | 0.119 g | +17% |
| Aspartic acid | 0.342 g | 0.196 g | +74% |
| Glutamic acid | 0.483 g | 0.250 g | +93% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.096 g | 0.113 g | -15% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.157 g | 0.104 g | +51% |
| Serine | 0.112 g | 0.095 g | +18% |
| 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
Selenium, Se +333% in Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Thiamin (Vitamin B1) +225% in Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) +155% in Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Biotin (Vitamin B7) +137% in Asparagus, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
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