Taro vs Amaranth leaves
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Amaranth leaves, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Taro 112
Amaranth leaves 23
Protein (g)
Taro 1.50
Amaranth leaves 2.46
Carbs (g)
Taro 26.5
Amaranth leaves 4.02
Fat (g)
Taro 0.200
Amaranth leaves 0.330
Fiber (g)
Taro 4.10
Amaranth leaves —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Amaranth leaves, raw — 2.46g vs 1.50g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Amaranth leaves, raw — 23 vs 112 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 | Taro | Amaranth leaves | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 112 kcal | 23 kcal | +387% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 70.6 g | 91.7 g | -23% |
| Protein | 1.50 g | 2.46 g | -39% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.200 g | 0.330 g | -39% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 26.5 g | 4.02 g | +558% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 4.10 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.041 g | 0.091 g | -55% |
| 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 | 4.50 mg | 43.3 mg | -90% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.095 mg | 0.027 mg | +252% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.025 mg | 0.158 mg | -84% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.600 mg | 0.658 mg | -9% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.303 mg | 0.064 mg | +373% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.283 mg | 0.192 mg | +47% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 22.0 ug | 85.0 ug | -74% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 17.3 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 4.00 ug | 146 ug | -97% |
| Carotene, beta | 35.0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 2.38 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 43.0 mg | 215 mg | -80% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.550 mg | 2.32 mg | -76% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 33.0 mg | 55.0 mg | -40% |
| Phosphorus, P | 84.0 mg | 50.0 mg | +68% |
| Potassium, K | 591 mg | 611 mg | -3% |
| Sodium, Na | 11.0 mg | 20.0 mg | -45% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.230 mg | 0.900 mg | -74% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.172 mg | 0.162 mg | +6% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.383 mg | 0.885 mg | -57% |
| Selenium, Se | 0.700 ug | 0.900 ug | -22% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 469 kj | 97.0 kj | +384% |
| Ash | 1.20 g | 1.50 g | -20% |
| Total Sugars | 0.400 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 22.0 ug | 85.0 ug | -74% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 22.0 ug | 85.0 ug | -74% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 20.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 76.0 IU | 2917 IU | -97% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 1.00 ug | 1140 ug | -100% |
| 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) | 0.035 g | 0.073 g | -52% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.006 g | 0.012 g | -50% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.016 g | 0.076 g | -79% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.083 g | 0.147 g | -44% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.058 g | 0.145 g | -60% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.025 g | 0.002 g | +1150% |
| 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 | — | |
| Phytosterols | 19.0 mg | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.023 g | 0.031 g | -26% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.069 g | 0.099 g | -30% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.054 g | 0.119 g | -55% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.111 g | 0.195 g | -43% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.067 g | 0.127 g | -47% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.020 g | 0.036 g | -44% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.032 g | 0.029 g | +10% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.082 g | 0.133 g | -38% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.055 g | 0.080 g | -31% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.082 g | 0.137 g | -40% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.103 g | 0.121 g | -15% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.034 g | 0.052 g | -35% |
| Alanine | 0.073 g | 0.139 g | -47% |
| Aspartic acid | 0.192 g | 0.229 g | -16% |
| Glutamic acid | 0.174 g | 0.292 g | -40% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.074 g | 0.132 g | -44% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.060 g | 0.121 g | -50% |
| Serine | 0.092 g | 0.111 g | -17% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | — | |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — | |
| Quercetin | 2.87 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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