Onions vs Amaranth leaves
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Amaranth leaves, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Onions 26
Amaranth leaves 23
Protein (g)
Onions 0.770
Amaranth leaves 2.46
Carbs (g)
Onions 6.00
Amaranth leaves 4.02
Fat (g)
Onions 0.100
Amaranth leaves 0.330
Fiber (g)
Onions 1.70
Amaranth leaves —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Amaranth leaves, raw — 2.46g vs 0.770g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Amaranth leaves, raw — 23 vs 26 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 | Onions | Amaranth leaves | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 26 kcal | 23 kcal | +13% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 92.2 g | 91.7 g | +1% |
| Protein | 0.770 g | 2.46 g | -69% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.100 g | 0.330 g | -70% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 6.00 g | 4.02 g | +49% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.70 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.016 g | 0.091 g | -82% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.013 g | 0.076 g | -83% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 2.60 mg | 43.3 mg | -94% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.023 mg | 0.027 mg | -15% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.025 mg | 0.158 mg | -84% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.139 mg | 0.658 mg | -79% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.099 mg | 0.064 mg | +55% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.069 mg | 0.192 mg | -64% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 13.0 ug | 85.0 ug | -85% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 4.40 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 146 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, beta | 1.00 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.010 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 16.0 mg | 215 mg | -93% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.300 mg | 2.32 mg | -87% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 6.00 mg | 55.0 mg | -89% |
| Phosphorus, P | 19.0 mg | 50.0 mg | -62% |
| Potassium, K | 108 mg | 611 mg | -82% |
| Sodium, Na | 248 mg | 20.0 mg | +1140% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.070 mg | 0.900 mg | -92% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.019 mg | 0.162 mg | -88% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.071 mg | 0.885 mg | -92% |
| Selenium, Se | 0.400 ug | 0.900 ug | -56% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 109 kj | 97.0 kj | +12% |
| Ash | 0.890 g | 1.50 g | -41% |
| Total Sugars | 2.90 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 13.0 ug | 85.0 ug | -85% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 13.0 ug | 85.0 ug | -85% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 2.00 IU | 2917 IU | -100% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 3.00 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 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 g | 0.001 g | -100% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.014 g | 0.073 g | -81% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.001 g | 0.012 g | -92% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.013 g | 0.076 g | -83% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.038 g | 0.147 g | -74% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.036 g | 0.145 g | -75% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.002 g | 0.002 g | = |
| 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 | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.011 g | 0.031 g | -65% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.018 g | 0.099 g | -82% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.027 g | 0.119 g | -77% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.027 g | 0.195 g | -86% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.036 g | 0.127 g | -72% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.006 g | 0.036 g | -83% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.014 g | 0.029 g | -52% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.020 g | 0.133 g | -85% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.019 g | 0.080 g | -76% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.018 g | 0.137 g | -87% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.102 g | 0.121 g | -16% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.012 g | 0.052 g | -77% |
| Alanine | 0.021 g | 0.139 g | -85% |
| Aspartic acid | 0.042 g | 0.229 g | -82% |
| Glutamic acid | 0.123 g | 0.292 g | -58% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.032 g | 0.132 g | -76% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.024 g | 0.121 g | -80% |
| Serine | 0.022 g | 0.111 g | -80% |
| 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
Sodium, Na +1140% in Onions, frozen, chopped, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Vitamin A, RAE -100% in Onions, frozen, chopped, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid -94% in Onions, frozen, chopped, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Calcium, Ca -93% in Onions, frozen, chopped, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
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