Corn pudding vs Amaranth leaves
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Amaranth leaves, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Corn pudding 131
Amaranth leaves 23
Protein (g)
Corn pudding 4.42
Amaranth leaves 2.46
Carbs (g)
Corn pudding 17.0
Amaranth leaves 4.02
Fat (g)
Corn pudding 5.04
Amaranth leaves 0.330
Fiber (g)
Corn pudding 1.20
Amaranth leaves —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Corn pudding, home prepared — 4.42g vs 2.46g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Amaranth leaves, raw — 23 vs 131 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 | Corn pudding | Amaranth leaves | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 131 kcal | 23 kcal | +470% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 72.3 g | 91.7 g | -21% |
| Protein | 4.42 g | 2.46 g | +80% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 5.04 g | 0.330 g | +1427% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 17.0 g | 4.02 g | +322% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.20 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.45 g | 0.091 g | +2593% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.50 g | 0.076 g | +1872% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.093 g | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 72.0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 3.70 mg | 43.3 mg | -91% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.069 mg | 0.027 mg | +156% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.154 mg | 0.158 mg | -3% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.03 mg | 0.658 mg | +57% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 0.064 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.127 mg | 0.192 mg | -34% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 29.0 ug | 85.0 ug | -66% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 55.5 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.310 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 57.0 ug | 146 ug | -61% |
| Carotene, beta | 36.0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 10.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.270 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.500 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 39.0 mg | 215 mg | -82% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.530 mg | 2.32 mg | -77% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 15.0 mg | 55.0 mg | -73% |
| Phosphorus, P | 90.0 mg | 50.0 mg | +80% |
| Potassium, K | 176 mg | 611 mg | -71% |
| Sodium, Na | 282 mg | 20.0 mg | +1310% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.480 mg | 0.900 mg | -47% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.043 mg | 0.162 mg | -73% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.079 mg | 0.885 mg | -91% |
| Selenium, Se | 6.10 ug | 0.900 ug | +578% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 548 kj | 97.0 kj | +465% |
| Ash | 1.23 g | 1.50 g | -18% |
| Total Sugars | 6.59 g | — | |
| Starch | 8.68 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 29.0 ug | 85.0 ug | -66% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 29.0 ug | 85.0 ug | -66% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 51.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 70.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 296 IU | 2917 IU | -90% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 436 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 0.170 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 22.0 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 0.500 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.500 ug | 1140 ug | -100% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.110 g | — | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.075 g | — | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.052 g | — | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.091 g | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.093 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.289 g | 0.001 g | +28800% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.22 g | 0.073 g | +1570% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.495 g | 0.012 g | +4025% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.072 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.42 g | 0.076 g | +1767% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.007 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.550 g | 0.147 g | +274% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.484 g | 0.145 g | +234% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.038 g | 0.002 g | +1800% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.021 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.006 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.085 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.008 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.059 g | 0.031 g | +90% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.169 g | 0.099 g | +71% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.195 g | 0.119 g | +64% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.438 g | 0.195 g | +125% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.330 g | 0.127 g | +160% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.114 g | 0.036 g | +217% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.071 g | 0.029 g | +145% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.216 g | 0.133 g | +62% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.177 g | 0.080 g | +121% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.255 g | 0.137 g | +86% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.212 g | 0.121 g | +75% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.110 g | 0.052 g | +112% |
| Alanine | 0.271 g | 0.139 g | +95% |
| Aspartic acid | 0.376 g | 0.229 g | +64% |
| Glutamic acid | 0.743 g | 0.292 g | +154% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.144 g | 0.132 g | +9% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.371 g | 0.121 g | +207% |
| Serine | 0.266 g | 0.111 g | +140% |
| 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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