Cabbage vs Amaranth leaves
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Amaranth leaves, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Cabbage 12
Amaranth leaves 23
Protein (g)
Cabbage 1.56
Amaranth leaves 2.46
Carbs (g)
Cabbage 1.78
Amaranth leaves 4.02
Fat (g)
Cabbage 0.160
Amaranth leaves 0.330
Fiber (g)
Cabbage 1.00
Amaranth leaves —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Amaranth leaves, raw — 2.46g vs 1.56g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt — 12 vs 23 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 | Cabbage | Amaranth leaves | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 12 kcal | 23 kcal | -48% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 95.6 g | 91.7 g | +4% |
| Protein | 1.56 g | 2.46 g | -37% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.160 g | 0.330 g | -52% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 1.78 g | 4.02 g | -56% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.00 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.021 g | 0.091 g | -77% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.012 g | 0.076 g | -84% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 26.0 mg | 43.3 mg | -40% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.032 mg | 0.027 mg | +19% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.063 mg | 0.158 mg | -60% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.428 mg | 0.658 mg | -35% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.079 mg | 0.064 mg | +23% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.166 mg | 0.192 mg | -14% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 41.0 ug | 85.0 ug | -52% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 12.1 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 212 ug | 146 ug | +45% |
| Carotene, beta | 2549 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 1.00 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.090 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 93.0 mg | 215 mg | -57% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.04 mg | 2.32 mg | -55% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 11.0 mg | 55.0 mg | -80% |
| Phosphorus, P | 29.0 mg | 50.0 mg | -42% |
| Potassium, K | 371 mg | 611 mg | -39% |
| Sodium, Na | 270 mg | 20.0 mg | +1250% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.170 mg | 0.900 mg | -81% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.019 mg | 0.162 mg | -88% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.144 mg | 0.885 mg | -84% |
| Selenium, Se | 0.400 ug | 0.900 ug | -56% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 48.0 kj | 97.0 kj | -51% |
| Ash | 0.950 g | 1.50 g | -37% |
| Total Sugars | 0.830 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 41.0 ug | 85.0 ug | -52% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 41.0 ug | 85.0 ug | -52% |
| Betaine | 0.200 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 4249 IU | 2917 IU | +46% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 38.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 34.0 ug | 1140 ug | -97% |
| 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) | 0.001 g | 0.001 g | = |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.017 g | 0.073 g | -77% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.001 g | 0.012 g | -92% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.011 g | 0.076 g | -86% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.077 g | 0.147 g | -48% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.031 g | 0.145 g | -79% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.041 g | 0.002 g | +1950% |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.015 g | 0.031 g | -52% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.051 g | 0.099 g | -48% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.089 g | 0.119 g | -25% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.091 g | 0.195 g | -53% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.093 g | 0.127 g | -27% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.009 g | 0.036 g | -75% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.017 g | 0.029 g | -41% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.046 g | 0.133 g | -65% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.030 g | 0.080 g | -63% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.069 g | 0.137 g | -50% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.087 g | 0.121 g | -28% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.027 g | 0.052 g | -48% |
| Alanine | 0.090 g | 0.139 g | -35% |
| Aspartic acid | 0.112 g | 0.229 g | -51% |
| Glutamic acid | 0.374 g | 0.292 g | +28% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.045 g | 0.132 g | -66% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.032 g | 0.121 g | -74% |
| Serine | 0.050 g | 0.111 g | -55% |
| 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 +1250% in Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Copper, Cu -88% in Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Manganese, Mn -84% in Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Zinc, Zn -81% in Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
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