Corn 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 72
Amaranth leaves 23
Protein (g)
Corn 1.74
Amaranth leaves 2.46
Carbs (g)
Corn 18.1
Amaranth leaves 4.02
Fat (g)
Corn 0.420
Amaranth leaves 0.330
Fiber (g)
Corn 1.20
Amaranth leaves —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Amaranth leaves, raw — 2.46g vs 1.74g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Amaranth leaves, raw — 23 vs 72 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 | Amaranth leaves | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 72 kcal | 23 kcal | +213% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 78.7 g | 91.7 g | -14% |
| Protein | 1.74 g | 2.46 g | -29% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.420 g | 0.330 g | +27% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 18.1 g | 4.02 g | +351% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.20 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.065 g | 0.091 g | -29% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.123 g | 0.076 g | +62% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 4.60 mg | 43.3 mg | -89% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.025 mg | 0.027 mg | -7% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.053 mg | 0.158 mg | -66% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.960 mg | 0.658 mg | +46% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.180 mg | 0.064 mg | +181% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.063 mg | 0.192 mg | -67% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 45.0 ug | 85.0 ug | -47% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 20.3 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 146 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.060 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 3.00 mg | 215 mg | -99% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.380 mg | 2.32 mg | -84% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 17.0 mg | 55.0 mg | -69% |
| Phosphorus, P | 51.0 mg | 50.0 mg | +2% |
| Potassium, K | 134 mg | 611 mg | -78% |
| Sodium, Na | 3.00 mg | 20.0 mg | -85% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.530 mg | 0.900 mg | -41% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.052 mg | 0.162 mg | -68% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.039 mg | 0.885 mg | -96% |
| Selenium, Se | 0.600 ug | 0.900 ug | -33% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 301 kj | 97.0 kj | +210% |
| Ash | 0.980 g | 1.50 g | -35% |
| Total Sugars | 2.21 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 45.0 ug | 85.0 ug | -47% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 45.0 ug | 85.0 ug | -47% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 1.00 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 1.00 IU | 2917 IU | -100% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 37.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.300 ug | 1140 ug | -100% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | — | 0.001 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.061 g | 0.073 g | -16% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.004 g | 0.012 g | -67% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.123 g | 0.076 g | +62% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.198 g | 0.147 g | +35% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.193 g | 0.145 g | +33% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.006 g | 0.002 g | +200% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.012 g | 0.031 g | -61% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.070 g | 0.099 g | -29% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.070 g | 0.119 g | -41% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.188 g | 0.195 g | -4% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.074 g | 0.127 g | -42% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.036 g | 0.036 g | = |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.014 g | 0.029 g | -52% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.081 g | 0.133 g | -39% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.066 g | 0.080 g | -17% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.100 g | 0.137 g | -27% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.071 g | 0.121 g | -41% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.048 g | 0.052 g | -8% |
| Alanine | 0.159 g | 0.139 g | +14% |
| Aspartic acid | 0.132 g | 0.229 g | -42% |
| Glutamic acid | 0.343 g | 0.292 g | +17% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.068 g | 0.132 g | -48% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.158 g | 0.121 g | +31% |
| Serine | 0.083 g | 0.111 g | -25% |
| 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
Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) +181% in Corn, sweet, white, canned, cream style, no salt added Vitamin A, RAE -100% in Corn, sweet, white, canned, cream style, no salt added Calcium, Ca -99% in Corn, sweet, white, canned, cream style, no salt added Manganese, Mn -96% in Corn, sweet, white, canned, cream style, no salt added
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