Peas and carrots vs Amaranth leaves
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Amaranth leaves, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Peas and 38
Amaranth leaves 23
Protein (g)
Peas and 2.17
Amaranth leaves 2.46
Carbs (g)
Peas and 8.48
Amaranth leaves 4.02
Fat (g)
Peas and 0.270
Amaranth leaves 0.330
Fiber (g)
Peas and 3.30
Amaranth leaves —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Amaranth leaves, raw — 2.46g vs 2.17g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Amaranth leaves, raw — 23 vs 38 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 | Peas and carrots | Amaranth leaves | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 38 kcal | 23 kcal | +65% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 88.2 g | 91.7 g | -4% |
| Protein | 2.17 g | 2.46 g | -12% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.270 g | 0.330 g | -18% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 8.48 g | 4.02 g | +111% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.30 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.049 g | 0.091 g | -46% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.023 g | 0.076 g | -70% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 6.60 mg | 43.3 mg | -85% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.074 mg | 0.027 mg | +174% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.053 mg | 0.158 mg | -66% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.581 mg | 0.658 mg | -12% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.120 mg | 0.064 mg | +87% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.088 mg | 0.192 mg | -54% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 18.0 ug | 85.0 ug | -79% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 12.6 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 343 ug | 146 ug | +135% |
| Carotene, beta | 3400 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 1353 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.380 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 23.0 mg | 215 mg | -89% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.750 mg | 2.32 mg | -68% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 14.0 mg | 55.0 mg | -75% |
| Phosphorus, P | 46.0 mg | 50.0 mg | -8% |
| Potassium, K | 100 mg | 611 mg | -84% |
| Sodium, Na | 4.00 mg | 20.0 mg | -80% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.580 mg | 0.900 mg | -36% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.103 mg | 0.162 mg | -36% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.357 mg | 0.885 mg | -60% |
| Selenium, Se | 0.900 ug | 0.900 ug | = |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 159 kj | 97.0 kj | +64% |
| Ash | 0.930 g | 1.50 g | -38% |
| Total Sugars | 2.83 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 18.0 ug | 85.0 ug | -79% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 18.0 ug | 85.0 ug | -79% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 72.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 6854 IU | 2917 IU | +135% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 1070 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 13.1 ug | 1140 ug | -99% |
| 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) | 0.043 g | 0.073 g | -41% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.004 g | 0.012 g | -67% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.022 g | 0.076 g | -71% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.129 g | 0.147 g | -12% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.105 g | 0.145 g | -28% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.023 g | 0.002 g | +1050% |
| 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 | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.016 g | 0.031 g | -48% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.081 g | 0.099 g | -18% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.079 g | 0.119 g | -34% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.125 g | 0.195 g | -36% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.123 g | 0.127 g | -3% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.031 g | 0.036 g | -14% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.013 g | 0.029 g | -55% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.079 g | 0.133 g | -41% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.045 g | 0.080 g | -44% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.094 g | 0.137 g | -31% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.164 g | 0.121 g | +36% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.042 g | 0.052 g | -19% |
| Alanine | 0.098 g | 0.139 g | -29% |
| Aspartic acid | 0.206 g | 0.229 g | -10% |
| Glutamic acid | 0.307 g | 0.292 g | +5% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.072 g | 0.132 g | -45% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.069 g | 0.121 g | -43% |
| Serine | 0.072 g | 0.111 g | -35% |
| 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
Thiamin (Vitamin B1) +174% in Peas and carrots, canned, no salt added, solids and liquids Vitamin A, RAE +135% in Peas and carrots, canned, no salt added, solids and liquids Calcium, Ca -89% in Peas and carrots, canned, no salt added, solids and liquids Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) +87% in Peas and carrots, canned, no salt added, solids and liquids
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