Carrots vs Amaranth leaves
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Amaranth leaves, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Carrots 25
Amaranth leaves 23
Protein (g)
Carrots 0.640
Amaranth leaves 2.46
Carbs (g)
Carrots 5.54
Amaranth leaves 4.02
Fat (g)
Carrots 0.190
Amaranth leaves 0.330
Fiber (g)
Carrots 1.50
Amaranth leaves —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Amaranth leaves, raw — 2.46g vs 0.640g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Amaranth leaves, raw — 23 vs 25 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 | Carrots | Amaranth leaves | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 25 kcal | 23 kcal | +9% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 92.9 g | 91.7 g | +1% |
| Protein | 0.640 g | 2.46 g | -74% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.190 g | 0.330 g | -42% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 5.54 g | 4.02 g | +38% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.50 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.036 g | 0.091 g | -60% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.009 g | 0.076 g | -88% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 2.70 mg | 43.3 mg | -94% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.018 mg | 0.027 mg | -33% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.030 mg | 0.158 mg | -81% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.552 mg | 0.658 mg | -16% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.135 mg | 0.064 mg | +111% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.112 mg | 0.192 mg | -42% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 9.00 ug | 85.0 ug | -89% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 558 ug | 146 ug | +282% |
| Carotene, beta | 5331 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 2743 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.740 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 25.0 mg | 215 mg | -88% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.640 mg | 2.32 mg | -72% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 8.00 mg | 55.0 mg | -85% |
| Phosphorus, P | 24.0 mg | 50.0 mg | -52% |
| Potassium, K | 179 mg | 611 mg | -71% |
| Sodium, Na | 42.0 mg | 20.0 mg | +110% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.260 mg | 0.900 mg | -71% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.104 mg | 0.162 mg | -36% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.450 mg | 0.885 mg | -49% |
| Selenium, Se | 0.400 ug | 0.900 ug | -56% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 105 kj | 97.0 kj | +8% |
| Ash | 0.680 g | 1.50 g | -55% |
| Total Sugars | 2.48 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 9.00 ug | 85.0 ug | -89% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 9.00 ug | 85.0 ug | -89% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 11170 IU | 2917 IU | +283% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 9.80 ug | 1140 ug | -99% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.001 g | 0.001 g | = |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.027 g | 0.073 g | -63% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.001 g | 0.012 g | -92% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.007 g | 0.076 g | -91% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.092 g | 0.147 g | -37% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.079 g | 0.145 g | -46% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.011 g | 0.002 g | +450% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.007 g | 0.031 g | -77% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.023 g | 0.099 g | -77% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.025 g | 0.119 g | -79% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.027 g | 0.195 g | -86% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.025 g | 0.127 g | -80% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.004 g | 0.036 g | -89% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.005 g | 0.029 g | -83% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.020 g | 0.133 g | -85% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.012 g | 0.080 g | -85% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.027 g | 0.137 g | -80% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.026 g | 0.121 g | -79% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.010 g | 0.052 g | -81% |
| Alanine | 0.036 g | 0.139 g | -74% |
| Aspartic acid | 0.084 g | 0.229 g | -63% |
| Glutamic acid | 0.124 g | 0.292 g | -58% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.018 g | 0.132 g | -86% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.018 g | 0.121 g | -85% |
| Serine | 0.021 g | 0.111 g | -81% |
* 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
Vitamin A, RAE +282% in Carrots, canned, no salt added, drained solids Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) +111% in Carrots, canned, no salt added, drained solids Sodium, Na +110% in Carrots, canned, no salt added, drained solids Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid -94% in Carrots, canned, no salt added, drained solids
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