Potatoes vs Amaranth leaves
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Amaranth leaves, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Potatoes 88
Amaranth leaves 23
Protein (g)
Potatoes 2.87
Amaranth leaves 2.46
Carbs (g)
Potatoes 10.8
Amaranth leaves 4.02
Fat (g)
Potatoes 3.68
Amaranth leaves 0.330
Fiber (g)
Potatoes 1.90
Amaranth leaves —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Potatoes, scalloped, home-prepared with butter — 2.87g vs 2.46g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Amaranth leaves, raw — 23 vs 88 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 | Potatoes | Amaranth leaves | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 88 kcal | 23 kcal | +283% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 80.9 g | 91.7 g | -12% |
| Protein | 2.87 g | 2.46 g | +17% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 3.68 g | 0.330 g | +1015% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 10.8 g | 4.02 g | +168% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.90 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.26 g | 0.091 g | +2378% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.04 g | 0.076 g | +1267% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | — | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 12.0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 10.6 mg | 43.3 mg | -76% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.069 mg | 0.027 mg | +156% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.092 mg | 0.158 mg | -42% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.05 mg | 0.658 mg | +60% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.514 mg | 0.064 mg | +703% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.178 mg | 0.192 mg | -7% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 11.0 ug | 85.0 ug | -87% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 2.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | — | 146 ug | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 57.0 mg | 215 mg | -73% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.570 mg | 2.32 mg | -75% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 19.0 mg | 55.0 mg | -65% |
| Phosphorus, P | 63.0 mg | 50.0 mg | +26% |
| Potassium, K | 378 mg | 611 mg | -38% |
| Sodium, Na | 335 mg | 20.0 mg | +1575% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.400 mg | 0.900 mg | -56% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.163 mg | 0.162 mg | +1% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.166 mg | 0.885 mg | -81% |
| Selenium, Se | 1.60 ug | 0.900 ug | +78% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 367 kj | 97.0 kj | +278% |
| Ash | 1.73 g | 1.50 g | +15% |
| Fluoride, F | 31.5 ug | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 9.00 ug | 85.0 ug | -89% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 13.0 ug | 85.0 ug | -85% |
| Retinol | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 135 IU | 2917 IU | -95% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 1140 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.116 g | — | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.069 g | — | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.040 g | — | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.091 g | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.103 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.362 g | 0.001 g | +36100% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.958 g | 0.073 g | +1212% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.440 g | 0.012 g | +3567% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.080 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.904 g | 0.076 g | +1089% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.166 g | 0.147 g | +13% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.105 g | 0.145 g | -28% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.061 g | 0.002 g | +2950% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.042 g | 0.031 g | +35% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.115 g | 0.099 g | +16% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.144 g | 0.119 g | +21% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.225 g | 0.195 g | +15% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.192 g | 0.127 g | +51% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.058 g | 0.036 g | +61% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.034 g | 0.029 g | +17% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.135 g | 0.133 g | +2% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.121 g | 0.080 g | +51% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.174 g | 0.137 g | +27% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.118 g | 0.121 g | -2% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.070 g | 0.052 g | +35% |
| Alanine | 0.094 g | 0.139 g | -32% |
| Aspartic acid | 0.442 g | 0.229 g | +93% |
| Glutamic acid | 0.579 g | 0.292 g | +98% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.076 g | 0.132 g | -42% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.202 g | 0.121 g | +67% |
| Serine | 0.142 g | 0.111 g | +28% |
| Fluoride | |||
| Mean mcg/100g ** | 31.5 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 +1575% in Potatoes, scalloped, home-prepared with butter Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) +703% in Potatoes, scalloped, home-prepared with butter Thiamin (Vitamin B1) +156% in Potatoes, scalloped, home-prepared with butter Biotin (Vitamin B7) -87% in Potatoes, scalloped, home-prepared with butter
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