Turnip greens vs Amaranth leaves
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Amaranth leaves, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Turnip greens 14
Amaranth leaves 23
Protein (g)
Turnip greens 1.36
Amaranth leaves 2.46
Carbs (g)
Turnip greens 2.42
Amaranth leaves 4.02
Fat (g)
Turnip greens 0.300
Amaranth leaves 0.330
Fiber (g)
Turnip greens 1.70
Amaranth leaves —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Amaranth leaves, raw — 2.46g vs 1.36g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Turnip greens, canned, solids and liquids — 14 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 | Turnip greens | Amaranth leaves | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 14 kcal | 23 kcal | -39% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 94.7 g | 91.7 g | +3% |
| Protein | 1.36 g | 2.46 g | -45% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.300 g | 0.330 g | -9% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 2.42 g | 4.02 g | -40% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.70 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.070 g | 0.091 g | -23% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.020 g | 0.076 g | -74% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 15.5 mg | 43.3 mg | -64% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.012 mg | 0.027 mg | -56% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.063 mg | 0.158 mg | -60% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.362 mg | 0.658 mg | -45% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.040 mg | 0.064 mg | -38% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.037 mg | 0.192 mg | -81% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 41.0 ug | 85.0 ug | -52% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 179 ug | 146 ug | +23% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 118 mg | 215 mg | -45% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.51 mg | 2.32 mg | -35% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 20.0 mg | 55.0 mg | -64% |
| Phosphorus, P | 21.0 mg | 50.0 mg | -58% |
| Potassium, K | 141 mg | 611 mg | -77% |
| Sodium, Na | 277 mg | 20.0 mg | +1285% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.230 mg | 0.900 mg | -74% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.083 mg | 0.162 mg | -49% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.277 mg | 0.885 mg | -69% |
| Selenium, Se | 0.700 ug | 0.900 ug | -22% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 59.0 kj | 97.0 kj | -39% |
| Ash | 1.23 g | 1.50 g | -18% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 41.0 ug | 85.0 ug | -52% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 41.0 ug | 85.0 ug | -52% |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 3586 IU | 2917 IU | +23% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 1140 ug | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.003 g | 0.001 g | +200% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.054 g | 0.073 g | -26% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.010 g | 0.012 g | -17% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.014 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.005 g | 0.076 g | -93% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.120 g | 0.147 g | -18% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.036 g | 0.145 g | -75% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.084 g | 0.002 g | +4100% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.023 g | 0.031 g | -26% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.074 g | 0.099 g | -25% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.070 g | 0.119 g | -41% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.124 g | 0.195 g | -36% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.088 g | 0.127 g | -31% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.031 g | 0.036 g | -14% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.015 g | 0.029 g | -48% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.083 g | 0.133 g | -38% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.053 g | 0.080 g | -34% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.092 g | 0.137 g | -33% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.085 g | 0.121 g | -30% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.033 g | 0.052 g | -37% |
| Alanine | 0.093 g | 0.139 g | -33% |
| Aspartic acid | 0.143 g | 0.229 g | -38% |
| Glutamic acid | 0.185 g | 0.292 g | -37% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.081 g | 0.132 g | -39% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.064 g | 0.121 g | -47% |
| Serine | 0.055 g | 0.111 g | -50% |
* 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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