Chicory greens vs Amaranth leaves
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Chicory greens 23
Amaranth leaves 21
Protein (g)
Chicory greens 1.70
Amaranth leaves 2.11
Carbs (g)
Chicory greens 4.70
Amaranth leaves 4.11
Fat (g)
Chicory greens 0.300
Amaranth leaves 0.180
Fiber (g)
Chicory greens 4.00
Amaranth leaves —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt — 2.11g vs 1.70g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt — 21 vs 23 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 | Chicory greens | Amaranth leaves | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 23 kcal | 21 kcal | +10% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 92.0 g | 91.5 g | +1% |
| Protein | 1.70 g | 2.11 g | -19% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.300 g | 0.180 g | +67% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 4.70 g | 4.11 g | +14% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 4.00 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.073 g | 0.050 g | +46% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.006 g | 0.041 g | -85% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 24.0 mg | 41.1 mg | -42% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.060 mg | 0.020 mg | +200% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.100 mg | 0.134 mg | -25% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.500 mg | 0.559 mg | -11% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 1.16 mg | 0.062 mg | +1769% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.105 mg | 0.177 mg | -41% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 110 ug | 57.0 ug | +93% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 12.8 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 286 ug | 139 ug | +106% |
| Carotene, beta | 3430 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 2.26 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 100 mg | 209 mg | -52% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.900 mg | 2.26 mg | -60% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 30.0 mg | 55.0 mg | -45% |
| Phosphorus, P | 47.0 mg | 72.0 mg | -35% |
| Potassium, K | 420 mg | 641 mg | -34% |
| Sodium, Na | 45.0 mg | 21.0 mg | +114% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.420 mg | 0.880 mg | -52% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.295 mg | 0.158 mg | +87% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.429 mg | 0.861 mg | -50% |
| Selenium, Se | 0.300 ug | 0.900 ug | -67% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 96.0 kj | 88.0 kj | +9% |
| Ash | 1.30 g | 2.11 g | -38% |
| Total Sugars | 0.700 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 110 ug | 57.0 ug | +93% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 110 ug | 57.0 ug | +93% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 5717 IU | 2770 IU | +106% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 10300 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 298 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.004 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.062 g | 0.040 g | +55% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.003 g | 0.006 g | -50% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.006 g | 0.041 g | -85% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.131 g | 0.080 g | +64% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.112 g | 0.079 g | +42% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.019 g | 0.001 g | +1800% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.031 g | 0.027 g | +15% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.047 g | 0.085 g | -45% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.101 g | 0.102 g | -1% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.074 g | 0.167 g | -56% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.067 g | 0.109 g | -39% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.010 g | 0.031 g | -68% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.025 g | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.041 g | 0.114 g | -64% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.068 g | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.077 g | 0.118 g | -35% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.124 g | 0.104 g | +19% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.029 g | 0.044 g | -34% |
| 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 | — | |
| Daidzein | 0 mg | — | |
| Genistein | 0 mg | — | |
| Apigenin | 0.770 mg | — | |
| Luteolin | 2.08 mg | — | |
| Kaempferol | 2.45 mg | 0 mg | |
| Myricetin | 0 mg | 0.550 mg | -100% |
| Quercetin | 6.49 mg | 0.880 mg | +637% |
| Flavonoids | |||
| (-)-Epicatechin | 0 mg | — | |
| (-)-Epicatechin 3-gallate | 0 mg | — | |
| (-)-Epigallocatechin | 0 mg | — | |
| (-)-Epigallocatechin 3-gallate | 0 mg | — | |
| (+)-Catechin | 0 mg | — | |
| (+)-Gallocatechin | 0 mg | — | |
| Isoflavones | |||
| Total isoflavones | 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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