Lotus root vs Amaranth leaves
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Amaranth leaves, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Lotus root 66
Amaranth leaves 23
Protein (g)
Lotus root 1.58
Amaranth leaves 2.46
Carbs (g)
Lotus root 16.0
Amaranth leaves 4.02
Fat (g)
Lotus root 0.070
Amaranth leaves 0.330
Fiber (g)
Lotus root 3.10
Amaranth leaves —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Amaranth leaves, raw — 2.46g vs 1.58g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Amaranth leaves, raw — 23 vs 66 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 | Lotus root | Amaranth leaves | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 66 kcal | 23 kcal | +187% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 81.4 g | 91.7 g | -11% |
| Protein | 1.58 g | 2.46 g | -36% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.070 g | 0.330 g | -79% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 16.0 g | 4.02 g | +299% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.10 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.021 g | 0.091 g | -77% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.014 g | 0.076 g | -82% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 27.4 mg | 43.3 mg | -37% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.127 mg | 0.027 mg | +370% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.010 mg | 0.158 mg | -94% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.300 mg | 0.658 mg | -54% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.302 mg | 0.064 mg | +372% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.218 mg | 0.192 mg | +14% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 8.00 ug | 85.0 ug | -91% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 25.4 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 146 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 26.0 mg | 215 mg | -88% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.900 mg | 2.32 mg | -61% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 22.0 mg | 55.0 mg | -60% |
| Phosphorus, P | 78.0 mg | 50.0 mg | +56% |
| Potassium, K | 363 mg | 611 mg | -41% |
| Sodium, Na | 281 mg | 20.0 mg | +1305% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.330 mg | 0.900 mg | -63% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.217 mg | 0.162 mg | +34% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.220 mg | 0.885 mg | -75% |
| Selenium, Se | 0.600 ug | 0.900 ug | -33% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 278 kj | 97.0 kj | +187% |
| Ash | 0.910 g | 1.50 g | -39% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 8.00 ug | 85.0 ug | -91% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 8.00 ug | 85.0 ug | -91% |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 2917 IU | -100% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 1140 ug | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0 g | 0.001 g | -100% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.020 g | 0.073 g | -73% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.001 g | 0.012 g | -92% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.010 g | 0.076 g | -87% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.014 g | 0.147 g | -90% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.010 g | 0.145 g | -93% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.004 g | 0.002 g | +100% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.012 g | 0.031 g | -61% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.031 g | 0.099 g | -69% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.033 g | 0.119 g | -72% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.042 g | 0.195 g | -78% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.057 g | 0.127 g | -55% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.014 g | 0.036 g | -61% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.014 g | 0.029 g | -52% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.028 g | 0.133 g | -79% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.017 g | 0.080 g | -79% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.034 g | 0.137 g | -75% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.053 g | 0.121 g | -56% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.023 g | 0.052 g | -56% |
| Alanine | 0.033 g | 0.139 g | -76% |
| Aspartic acid | 0.223 g | 0.229 g | -3% |
| Glutamic acid | 0.084 g | 0.292 g | -71% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.095 g | 0.132 g | -28% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.082 g | 0.121 g | -32% |
| Serine | 0.037 g | 0.111 g | -67% |
* 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 +1305% in Lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) +372% in Lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Thiamin (Vitamin B1) +370% in Lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Vitamin A, RAE -100% in Lotus root, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
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