Pumpkin pie mix vs Amaranth leaves
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Amaranth leaves, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Pumpkin pie 104
Amaranth leaves 23
Protein (g)
Pumpkin pie 1.09
Amaranth leaves 2.46
Carbs (g)
Pumpkin pie 26.4
Amaranth leaves 4.02
Fat (g)
Pumpkin pie 0.130
Amaranth leaves 0.330
Fiber (g)
Pumpkin pie 8.30
Amaranth leaves —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Amaranth leaves, raw — 2.46g vs 1.09g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Amaranth leaves, raw — 23 vs 104 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 | Pumpkin pie mix | Amaranth leaves | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 104 kcal | 23 kcal | +352% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 71.5 g | 91.7 g | -22% |
| Protein | 1.09 g | 2.46 g | -56% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.130 g | 0.330 g | -61% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 26.4 g | 4.02 g | +556% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 8.30 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.065 g | 0.091 g | -29% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.016 g | 0.076 g | -79% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 3.50 mg | 43.3 mg | -92% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.016 mg | 0.027 mg | -41% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.118 mg | 0.158 mg | -25% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.374 mg | 0.658 mg | -43% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 1.14 mg | 0.064 mg | +1677% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.159 mg | 0.192 mg | -17% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 35.0 ug | 85.0 ug | -59% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 415 ug | 146 ug | +184% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 37.0 mg | 215 mg | -83% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.06 mg | 2.32 mg | -54% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 16.0 mg | 55.0 mg | -71% |
| Phosphorus, P | 45.0 mg | 50.0 mg | -10% |
| Potassium, K | 138 mg | 611 mg | -77% |
| Sodium, Na | 208 mg | 20.0 mg | +940% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.270 mg | 0.900 mg | -70% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.068 mg | 0.162 mg | -58% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.401 mg | 0.885 mg | -55% |
| Selenium, Se | 1.10 ug | 0.900 ug | +22% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 435 kj | 97.0 kj | +348% |
| Ash | 0.910 g | 1.50 g | -39% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 35.0 ug | 85.0 ug | -59% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 35.0 ug | 85.0 ug | -59% |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 8298 IU | 2917 IU | +184% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 1140 ug | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.008 g | 0.001 g | +700% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.046 g | 0.073 g | -37% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.003 g | 0.012 g | -75% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.008 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.008 g | 0.076 g | -89% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.007 g | 0.147 g | -95% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.003 g | 0.145 g | -98% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.004 g | 0.002 g | +100% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.013 g | 0.031 g | -58% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.031 g | 0.099 g | -69% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.034 g | 0.119 g | -71% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.050 g | 0.195 g | -74% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.059 g | 0.127 g | -54% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.012 g | 0.036 g | -67% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.003 g | 0.029 g | -90% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.035 g | 0.133 g | -74% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.045 g | 0.080 g | -44% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.038 g | 0.137 g | -72% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.058 g | 0.121 g | -52% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.017 g | 0.052 g | -67% |
| Alanine | 0.031 g | 0.139 g | -78% |
| Aspartic acid | 0.111 g | 0.229 g | -52% |
| Glutamic acid | 0.200 g | 0.292 g | -32% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.029 g | 0.132 g | -78% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.028 g | 0.121 g | -77% |
| Serine | 0.048 g | 0.111 g | -57% |
* 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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