Potato wedges vs Amaranth leaves
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Amaranth leaves, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Potato wedges 129
Amaranth leaves 23
Protein (g)
Potato wedges 2.70
Amaranth leaves 2.46
Carbs (g)
Potato wedges 25.5
Amaranth leaves 4.02
Fat (g)
Potato wedges 2.20
Amaranth leaves 0.330
Fiber (g)
Potato wedges 2.00
Amaranth leaves —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Potato wedges, frozen (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) — 2.70g vs 2.46g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Amaranth leaves, raw — 23 vs 129 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 | Potato wedges | Amaranth leaves | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 129 kcal | 23 kcal | +461% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 68.3 g | 91.7 g | -26% |
| Protein | 2.70 g | 2.46 g | +10% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 2.20 g | 0.330 g | +567% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 25.5 g | 4.02 g | +533% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.00 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.550 g | 0.091 g | +504% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.45 g | 0.076 g | +1809% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 11.2 mg | 43.3 mg | -74% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.100 mg | 0.027 mg | +270% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.040 mg | 0.158 mg | -75% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.54 mg | 0.658 mg | +134% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 0.064 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.350 mg | 0.192 mg | +82% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | — | 85.0 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | — | 0 ug | |
| 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 | 15.0 mg | 215 mg | -93% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.700 mg | 2.32 mg | -70% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 19.0 mg | 55.0 mg | -65% |
| Phosphorus, P | 87.0 mg | 50.0 mg | +74% |
| Potassium, K | 394 mg | 611 mg | -36% |
| Sodium, Na | 49.0 mg | 20.0 mg | +145% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.370 mg | 0.900 mg | -59% |
| Copper, Cu | — | 0.162 mg | |
| Manganese, Mn | — | 0.885 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | — | 0.900 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 539 kj | 97.0 kj | +456% |
| Ash | 1.34 g | 1.50 g | -11% |
| Total Sugars | 0.300 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | — | 85.0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | — | 85.0 ug | |
| 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) | — | 0.001 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.260 g | 0.073 g | +256% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.267 g | 0.012 g | +2125% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 1.45 g | 0.076 g | +1809% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.102 g | 0.147 g | -31% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.102 g | 0.145 g | -30% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | — | 0.002 g | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | — | 0.031 g | |
| Threonine (EAA) | — | 0.099 g | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.119 g | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.195 g | |
| Lysine (EAA) | — | 0.127 g | |
| Methionine (EAA) | — | 0.036 g | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.029 g | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | — | 0.133 g | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.080 g | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.137 g | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.121 g | |
| Histidine (EAA) | — | 0.052 g | |
| Alanine | — | 0.139 g | |
| Aspartic acid | — | 0.229 g | |
| Glutamic acid | — | 0.292 g | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.132 g | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | — | 0.121 g | |
| Serine | — | 0.111 g | |
* 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) +270% in Potato wedges, frozen (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) Sodium, Na +145% in Potato wedges, frozen (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) Niacin (Vitamin B3) +134% in Potato wedges, frozen (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) Vitamin A, RAE -100% in Potato wedges, frozen (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)
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