Pigeonpeas vs Amaranth leaves
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Pigeonpeas, immature seeds, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Pigeonpeas 136
Amaranth leaves 21
Protein (g)
Pigeonpeas 7.20
Amaranth leaves 2.11
Carbs (g)
Pigeonpeas 23.9
Amaranth leaves 4.11
Fat (g)
Pigeonpeas 1.64
Amaranth leaves 0.180
Fiber (g)
Pigeonpeas 5.10
Amaranth leaves —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Pigeonpeas, immature seeds, raw — 7.20g vs 2.11g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt — 21 vs 136 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Pigeonpeas, immature seeds, 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 | Pigeonpeas | Amaranth leaves | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 136 kcal | 21 kcal | +548% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 65.9 g | 91.5 g | -28% |
| Protein | 7.20 g | 2.11 g | +241% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.64 g | 0.180 g | +811% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 23.9 g | 4.11 g | +481% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 5.10 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.354 g | 0.050 g | +608% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.013 g | 0.041 g | -68% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 39.0 mg | 41.1 mg | -5% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.400 mg | 0.020 mg | +1900% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.170 mg | 0.134 mg | +27% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.20 mg | 0.559 mg | +294% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.680 mg | 0.062 mg | +997% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.068 mg | 0.177 mg | -62% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 173 ug | 57.0 ug | +204% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 45.8 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 3.00 ug | 139 ug | -98% |
| Carotene, beta | 40.0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.390 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 42.0 mg | 209 mg | -80% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.60 mg | 2.26 mg | -29% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 68.0 mg | 55.0 mg | +24% |
| Phosphorus, P | 127 mg | 72.0 mg | +76% |
| Potassium, K | 552 mg | 641 mg | -14% |
| Sodium, Na | 5.00 mg | 21.0 mg | -76% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.04 mg | 0.880 mg | +18% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.134 mg | 0.158 mg | -15% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.574 mg | 0.861 mg | -33% |
| Selenium, Se | 1.50 ug | 0.900 ug | +67% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 569 kj | 88.0 kj | +547% |
| Ash | 1.40 g | 2.11 g | -34% |
| Total Sugars | 3.00 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 173 ug | 57.0 ug | +204% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 173 ug | 57.0 ug | +204% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 67.0 IU | 2770 IU | -98% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 190 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 24.0 ug | — | |
| 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 g | = |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.329 g | 0.040 g | +723% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.025 g | 0.006 g | +317% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.013 g | 0.041 g | -68% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.873 g | 0.080 g | +991% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.835 g | 0.079 g | +957% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.038 g | 0.001 g | +3700% |
| 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) | — | 0.027 g | |
| Threonine (EAA) | — | 0.085 g | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.102 g | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.167 g | |
| Lysine (EAA) | — | 0.109 g | |
| Methionine (EAA) | — | 0.031 g | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.025 g | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | — | 0.114 g | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.068 g | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.118 g | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.104 g | |
| Histidine (EAA) | — | 0.044 g | |
| Alanine | — | 0.119 g | |
| Aspartic acid | — | 0.196 g | |
| Glutamic acid | — | 0.250 g | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.113 g | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | — | 0.104 g | |
| Serine | — | 0.095 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | — | |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — | |
| Kaempferol | — | 0 mg | |
| Myricetin | — | 0.550 mg | |
| Quercetin | — | 0.880 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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