Brussels sprouts vs Amaranth leaves
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Amaranth leaves, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Brussels sprouts 42
Amaranth leaves 23
Protein (g)
Brussels sprouts 3.64
Amaranth leaves 2.46
Carbs (g)
Brussels sprouts 8.32
Amaranth leaves 4.02
Fat (g)
Brussels sprouts 0.390
Amaranth leaves 0.330
Fiber (g)
Brussels sprouts 4.10
Amaranth leaves —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Brussels sprouts, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt — 3.64g vs 2.46g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Amaranth leaves, raw — 23 vs 42 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 | Brussels sprouts | Amaranth leaves | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 42 kcal | 23 kcal | +83% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 86.7 g | 91.7 g | -5% |
| Protein | 3.64 g | 2.46 g | +48% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.390 g | 0.330 g | +18% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 8.32 g | 4.02 g | +107% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 4.10 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.081 g | 0.091 g | -11% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.030 g | 0.076 g | -61% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 45.7 mg | 43.3 mg | +6% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.103 mg | 0.027 mg | +281% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.113 mg | 0.158 mg | -28% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.537 mg | 0.658 mg | -18% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.342 mg | 0.064 mg | +434% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.289 mg | 0.192 mg | +51% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 101 ug | 85.0 ug | +19% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 18.1 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 46.0 ug | 146 ug | -68% |
| Carotene, beta | 555 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.510 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 26.0 mg | 215 mg | -88% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.480 mg | 2.32 mg | -79% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 18.0 mg | 55.0 mg | -67% |
| Phosphorus, P | 56.0 mg | 50.0 mg | +12% |
| Potassium, K | 290 mg | 611 mg | -53% |
| Sodium, Na | 259 mg | 20.0 mg | +1195% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.240 mg | 0.900 mg | -73% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.034 mg | 0.162 mg | -79% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.206 mg | 0.885 mg | -77% |
| Selenium, Se | 0.600 ug | 0.900 ug | -33% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 176 kj | 97.0 kj | +81% |
| Ash | 0.910 g | 1.50 g | -39% |
| Total Sugars | 2.08 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 101 ug | 85.0 ug | +19% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 101 ug | 85.0 ug | +19% |
| Betaine | 0.700 mg | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 926 IU | 2917 IU | -68% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 1541 ug | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 194 ug | 1140 ug | -83% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.001 g | 0.001 g | = |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.069 g | 0.073 g | -5% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.004 g | 0.012 g | -67% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.003 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.025 g | 0.076 g | -67% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.200 g | 0.147 g | +36% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.059 g | 0.145 g | -59% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.129 g | 0.002 g | +6350% |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.002 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.040 g | 0.031 g | +29% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.130 g | 0.099 g | +31% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.143 g | 0.119 g | +20% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.164 g | 0.195 g | -16% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.166 g | 0.127 g | +31% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.035 g | 0.036 g | -3% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.023 g | 0.029 g | -21% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.106 g | 0.133 g | -20% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.080 g | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.167 g | 0.137 g | +22% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.218 g | 0.121 g | +80% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.082 g | 0.052 g | +58% |
| 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 +1195% in Brussels sprouts, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) +434% in Brussels sprouts, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Thiamin (Vitamin B1) +281% in Brussels sprouts, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Calcium, Ca -88% in Brussels sprouts, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
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