Taro shoots 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 shoots 11
Amaranth leaves 23
Protein (g)
Taro shoots 0.920
Amaranth leaves 2.46
Carbs (g)
Taro shoots 2.32
Amaranth leaves 4.02
Fat (g)
Taro shoots 0.090
Amaranth leaves 0.330
Fiber (g)
Taro shoots —
Amaranth leaves —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Amaranth leaves, raw — 2.46g vs 0.920g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Taro shoots, raw — 11 vs 23 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 shoots | Amaranth leaves | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 11 kcal | 23 kcal | -52% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 95.8 g | 91.7 g | +5% |
| Protein | 0.920 g | 2.46 g | -63% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.090 g | 0.330 g | -73% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 2.32 g | 4.02 g | -42% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.018 g | 0.091 g | -80% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.007 g | 0.076 g | -91% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 21.0 mg | 43.3 mg | -52% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.040 mg | 0.027 mg | +48% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.050 mg | 0.158 mg | -68% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.800 mg | 0.658 mg | +22% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.075 mg | 0.064 mg | +17% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.111 mg | 0.192 mg | -42% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 3.00 ug | 85.0 ug | -96% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 3.00 ug | 146 ug | -98% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 12.0 mg | 215 mg | -94% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.600 mg | 2.32 mg | -74% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 8.00 mg | 55.0 mg | -85% |
| Phosphorus, P | 28.0 mg | 50.0 mg | -44% |
| Potassium, K | 332 mg | 611 mg | -46% |
| Sodium, Na | 1.00 mg | 20.0 mg | -95% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.510 mg | 0.900 mg | -43% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.088 mg | 0.162 mg | -46% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.122 mg | 0.885 mg | -86% |
| Selenium, Se | 0.900 ug | 0.900 ug | = |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 46.0 kj | 97.0 kj | -53% |
| Ash | 0.850 g | 1.50 g | -43% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 3.00 ug | 85.0 ug | -96% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 3.00 ug | 85.0 ug | -96% |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 50.0 IU | 2917 IU | -98% |
| 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) | 0.016 g | 0.073 g | -78% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.002 g | 0.012 g | -83% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.007 g | 0.076 g | -91% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.037 g | 0.147 g | -75% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.026 g | 0.145 g | -82% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.011 g | 0.002 g | +450% |
| 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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