Beans vs Amaranth leaves
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Beans, fava, in pod, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Beans 88
Amaranth leaves 21
Protein (g)
Beans 7.92
Amaranth leaves 2.11
Carbs (g)
Beans 17.6
Amaranth leaves 4.11
Fat (g)
Beans 0.730
Amaranth leaves 0.180
Fiber (g)
Beans 7.50
Amaranth leaves —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beans, fava, in pod, raw — 7.92g vs 2.11g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt — 21 vs 88 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Beans, fava, in pod, 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 | Beans | Amaranth leaves | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 88 kcal | 21 kcal | +319% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 72.6 g | 91.5 g | -21% |
| Protein | 7.92 g | 2.11 g | +275% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.730 g | 0.180 g | +306% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 17.6 g | 4.11 g | +329% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 7.50 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.118 g | 0.050 g | +136% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.104 g | 0.041 g | +154% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 3.70 mg | 41.1 mg | -91% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.133 mg | 0.020 mg | +565% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.290 mg | 0.134 mg | +116% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.25 mg | 0.559 mg | +302% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.225 mg | 0.062 mg | +263% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.104 mg | 0.177 mg | -41% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 148 ug | 57.0 ug | +160% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 17.0 ug | 139 ug | -88% |
| Carotene, beta | 196 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.16 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 37.0 mg | 209 mg | -82% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.55 mg | 2.26 mg | -31% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 33.0 mg | 55.0 mg | -40% |
| Phosphorus, P | 129 mg | 72.0 mg | +79% |
| Potassium, K | 332 mg | 641 mg | -48% |
| Sodium, Na | 25.0 mg | 21.0 mg | +19% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.00 mg | 0.880 mg | +14% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.402 mg | 0.158 mg | +154% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.661 mg | 0.861 mg | -23% |
| Selenium, Se | 0.800 ug | 0.900 ug | -11% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 368 kj | 88.0 kj | +318% |
| Ash | 1.12 g | 2.11 g | -47% |
| Total Sugars | 9.21 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 148 ug | 57.0 ug | +160% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 148 ug | 57.0 ug | +160% |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 9.00 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 333 IU | 2770 IU | -88% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 1811 ug | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 40.9 ug | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.002 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.065 g | 0.040 g | +62% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.028 g | 0.006 g | +367% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.010 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.005 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.003 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.004 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.097 g | 0.041 g | +137% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.003 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.342 g | 0.080 g | +328% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.312 g | 0.079 g | +295% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.030 g | 0.001 g | +2900% |
| Phytosterols | 22.0 mg | — | |
| Stigmasterol | 1.00 mg | — | |
| Campesterol | 3.00 mg | — | |
| Beta-sitosterol | 18.0 mg | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | — | 0.027 g | |
| Threonine (EAA) | — | 0.085 g | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.102 g | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.167 g | |
| Lysine (EAA) | — | 0.109 g | |
| Methionine (EAA) | — | 0.031 g | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.025 g | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | — | 0.114 g | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.068 g | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.118 g | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.104 g | |
| Histidine (EAA) | — | 0.044 g | |
| Alanine | — | 0.119 g | |
| Aspartic acid | — | 0.196 g | |
| Glutamic acid | — | 0.250 g | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.113 g | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | — | 0.104 g | |
| Serine | — | 0.095 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | — | |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — | |
| Kaempferol | — | 0 mg | |
| Myricetin | — | 0.550 mg | |
| Quercetin | — | 0.880 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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