Water convolvulus vs Amaranth leaves
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Water convolvulus 20
Amaranth leaves 21
Protein (g)
Water convolvulus 2.08
Amaranth leaves 2.11
Carbs (g)
Water convolvulus 3.70
Amaranth leaves 4.11
Fat (g)
Water convolvulus 0.240
Amaranth leaves 0.180
Fiber (g)
Water convolvulus 1.90
Amaranth leaves —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt — 2.11g vs 2.08g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Water convolvulus, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt — 20 vs 21 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt 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 | Water convolvulus | Amaranth leaves | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 20 kcal | 21 kcal | -5% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 92.9 g | 91.5 g | +2% |
| Protein | 2.08 g | 2.11 g | -1% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.240 g | 0.180 g | +33% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 3.70 g | 4.11 g | -10% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.90 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.039 g | 0.050 g | -22% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.007 g | 0.041 g | -83% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 16.0 mg | 41.1 mg | -61% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.050 mg | 0.020 mg | +150% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.080 mg | 0.134 mg | -40% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.500 mg | 0.559 mg | -11% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.126 mg | 0.062 mg | +103% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.081 mg | 0.177 mg | -54% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 35.0 ug | 57.0 ug | -39% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 260 ug | 139 ug | +87% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 54.0 mg | 209 mg | -74% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.32 mg | 2.26 mg | -42% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 30.0 mg | 55.0 mg | -45% |
| Phosphorus, P | 42.0 mg | 72.0 mg | -42% |
| Potassium, K | 284 mg | 641 mg | -56% |
| Sodium, Na | 122 mg | 257 mg | -53% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.160 mg | 0.880 mg | -82% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.021 mg | 0.158 mg | -87% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.143 mg | 0.861 mg | -83% |
| Selenium, Se | 0.900 ug | 0.900 ug | = |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 85.0 kj | 88.0 kj | -3% |
| Ash | 1.05 g | 2.11 g | -50% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 35.0 ug | 57.0 ug | -39% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 35.0 ug | 57.0 ug | -39% |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 5200 IU | 2770 IU | +88% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| 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) | 0.006 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.029 g | 0.040 g | -28% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.003 g | 0.006 g | -50% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.003 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.003 g | 0.041 g | -93% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.100 g | 0.080 g | +25% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.015 g | 0.079 g | -81% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.079 g | 0.001 g | +7800% |
| 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 | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | — | 0.027 g | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.112 g | 0.085 g | +32% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.083 g | 0.102 g | -19% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.116 g | 0.167 g | -31% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.087 g | 0.109 g | -20% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.035 g | 0.031 g | +13% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.023 g | 0.025 g | -8% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.102 g | 0.114 g | -11% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.064 g | 0.068 g | -6% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.108 g | 0.118 g | -8% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.118 g | 0.104 g | +13% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.037 g | 0.044 g | -16% |
| Alanine | 0.087 g | 0.119 g | -27% |
| Aspartic acid | 0.519 g | 0.196 g | +165% |
| Glutamic acid | 0.201 g | 0.250 g | -20% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.079 g | 0.113 g | -30% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.070 g | 0.104 g | -33% |
| Serine | 0.097 g | 0.095 g | +2% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 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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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Thiamin (Vitamin B1) +150% in Water convolvulus, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) +103% in Water convolvulus, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Vitamin A, RAE +87% in Water convolvulus, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Copper, Cu -87% in Water convolvulus, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
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