Hyacinth-beans vs Amaranth leaves
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Amaranth leaves, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Hyacinth-beans 50
Amaranth leaves 23
Protein (g)
Hyacinth-beans 2.95
Amaranth leaves 2.46
Carbs (g)
Hyacinth-beans 9.20
Amaranth leaves 4.02
Fat (g)
Hyacinth-beans 0.270
Amaranth leaves 0.330
Fiber (g)
Hyacinth-beans —
Amaranth leaves —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Hyacinth-beans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt — 2.95g vs 2.46g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Amaranth leaves, raw — 23 vs 50 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 | Hyacinth-beans | Amaranth leaves | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 50 kcal | 23 kcal | +117% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 86.9 g | 91.7 g | -5% |
| Protein | 2.95 g | 2.46 g | +20% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.270 g | 0.330 g | -18% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 9.20 g | 4.02 g | +129% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.119 g | 0.091 g | +31% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.129 g | 0.076 g | +70% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 5.10 mg | 43.3 mg | -88% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.056 mg | 0.027 mg | +107% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.088 mg | 0.158 mg | -44% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.480 mg | 0.658 mg | -27% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.053 mg | 0.064 mg | -17% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.023 mg | 0.192 mg | -88% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 47.0 ug | 85.0 ug | -45% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 7.00 ug | 146 ug | -95% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 41.0 mg | 215 mg | -81% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.760 mg | 2.32 mg | -67% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 42.0 mg | 55.0 mg | -24% |
| Phosphorus, P | 49.0 mg | 50.0 mg | -2% |
| Potassium, K | 262 mg | 611 mg | -57% |
| Sodium, Na | 238 mg | 20.0 mg | +1090% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.380 mg | 0.900 mg | -58% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.048 mg | 0.162 mg | -70% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.210 mg | 0.885 mg | -76% |
| Selenium, Se | 1.60 ug | 0.900 ug | +78% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 209 kj | 97.0 kj | +115% |
| Ash | 0.680 g | 1.50 g | -55% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 47.0 ug | 85.0 ug | -45% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 47.0 ug | 85.0 ug | -45% |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 142 IU | 2917 IU | -95% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 1140 ug | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.004 g | 0.001 g | +300% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.076 g | 0.073 g | +4% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.012 g | 0.012 g | = |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.128 g | 0.076 g | +68% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.010 g | 0.147 g | -93% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.002 g | 0.145 g | -99% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.009 g | 0.002 g | +350% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | — | 0.031 g | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.124 g | 0.099 g | +25% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.201 g | 0.119 g | +69% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.307 g | 0.195 g | +57% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.203 g | 0.127 g | +60% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.026 g | 0.036 g | -28% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.020 g | 0.029 g | -31% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.065 g | 0.133 g | -51% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.053 g | 0.080 g | -34% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.218 g | 0.137 g | +59% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.201 g | 0.121 g | +66% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.124 g | 0.052 g | +138% |
| Alanine | 0.153 g | 0.139 g | +10% |
| Aspartic acid | 0.059 g | 0.229 g | -74% |
| Glutamic acid | 0.360 g | 0.292 g | +23% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.242 g | 0.132 g | +83% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | — | 0.121 g | |
| Serine | 0.150 g | 0.111 g | +35% |
* 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 +1090% in Hyacinth-beans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Thiamin (Vitamin B1) +107% in Hyacinth-beans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Vitamin A, RAE -95% in Hyacinth-beans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid -88% in Hyacinth-beans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
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