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 23
Protein (g)
Beans 7.92
Amaranth leaves 2.46
Carbs (g)
Beans 17.6
Amaranth leaves 4.02
Fat (g)
Beans 0.730
Amaranth leaves 0.330
Fiber (g)
Beans 7.50
Amaranth leaves —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beans, fava, in pod, raw — 7.92g vs 2.46g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Amaranth leaves, raw — 23 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 | 23 kcal | +283% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 72.6 g | 91.7 g | -21% |
| Protein | 7.92 g | 2.46 g | +222% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.730 g | 0.330 g | +121% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 17.6 g | 4.02 g | +339% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 7.50 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.118 g | 0.091 g | +30% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.104 g | 0.076 g | +37% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 3.70 mg | 43.3 mg | -91% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.133 mg | 0.027 mg | +393% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.290 mg | 0.158 mg | +84% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.25 mg | 0.658 mg | +242% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.225 mg | 0.064 mg | +252% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.104 mg | 0.192 mg | -46% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 148 ug | 85.0 ug | +74% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 17.0 ug | 146 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 | 215 mg | -83% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.55 mg | 2.32 mg | -33% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 33.0 mg | 55.0 mg | -40% |
| Phosphorus, P | 129 mg | 50.0 mg | +158% |
| Potassium, K | 332 mg | 611 mg | -46% |
| Sodium, Na | 25.0 mg | 20.0 mg | +25% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.00 mg | 0.900 mg | +11% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.402 mg | 0.162 mg | +148% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.661 mg | 0.885 mg | -25% |
| Selenium, Se | 0.800 ug | 0.900 ug | -11% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 368 kj | 97.0 kj | +279% |
| Ash | 1.12 g | 1.50 g | -25% |
| Total Sugars | 9.21 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 148 ug | 85.0 ug | +74% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 148 ug | 85.0 ug | +74% |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 9.00 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 333 IU | 2917 IU | -89% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 1811 ug | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 40.9 ug | 1140 ug | -96% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.002 g | 0.001 g | +100% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.065 g | 0.073 g | -11% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.028 g | 0.012 g | +133% |
| 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 | 0.076 g | +28% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.003 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.342 g | 0.147 g | +133% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.312 g | 0.145 g | +115% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.030 g | 0.002 g | +1400% |
| Phytosterols | 22.0 mg | — | |
| Stigmasterol | 1.00 mg | — | |
| Campesterol | 3.00 mg | — | |
| Beta-sitosterol | 18.0 mg | — | |
| 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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