Yam vs Amaranth leaves
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Amaranth leaves, raw is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Yam 118
Amaranth leaves 23
Protein (g)
Yam 1.53
Amaranth leaves 2.46
Carbs (g)
Yam 27.9
Amaranth leaves 4.02
Fat (g)
Yam 0.170
Amaranth leaves 0.330
Fiber (g)
Yam 4.10
Amaranth leaves —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Amaranth leaves, raw — 2.46g vs 1.53g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Amaranth leaves, raw — 23 vs 118 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 | Yam | Amaranth leaves | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 118 kcal | 23 kcal | +413% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 69.6 g | 91.7 g | -24% |
| Protein | 1.53 g | 2.46 g | -38% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.170 g | 0.330 g | -48% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 27.9 g | 4.02 g | +594% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 4.10 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.037 g | 0.091 g | -59% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.006 g | 0.076 g | -92% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 17.1 mg | 43.3 mg | -61% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.112 mg | 0.027 mg | +315% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.032 mg | 0.158 mg | -80% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.552 mg | 0.658 mg | -16% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.314 mg | 0.064 mg | +391% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.293 mg | 0.192 mg | +53% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 23.0 ug | 85.0 ug | -73% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 16.5 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 7.00 ug | 146 ug | -95% |
| Carotene, beta | 83.0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.350 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 17.0 mg | 215 mg | -92% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.540 mg | 2.32 mg | -77% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 21.0 mg | 55.0 mg | -62% |
| Phosphorus, P | 55.0 mg | 50.0 mg | +10% |
| Potassium, K | 816 mg | 611 mg | +34% |
| Sodium, Na | 9.00 mg | 20.0 mg | -55% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.240 mg | 0.900 mg | -73% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.178 mg | 0.162 mg | +10% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.397 mg | 0.885 mg | -55% |
| Selenium, Se | 0.700 ug | 0.900 ug | -22% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 494 kj | 97.0 kj | +409% |
| Ash | 0.820 g | 1.50 g | -45% |
| Total Sugars | 0.500 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 23.0 ug | 85.0 ug | -73% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 23.0 ug | 85.0 ug | -73% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 138 IU | 2917 IU | -95% |
| 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 | 2.30 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) | 0.034 g | 0.073 g | -53% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.004 g | 0.012 g | -67% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.006 g | 0.076 g | -92% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.076 g | 0.147 g | -48% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.064 g | 0.145 g | -56% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.012 g | 0.002 g | +500% |
| 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 | 10.0 mg | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.012 g | 0.031 g | -61% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.054 g | 0.099 g | -45% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.052 g | 0.119 g | -56% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.096 g | 0.195 g | -51% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.059 g | 0.127 g | -54% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.021 g | 0.036 g | -42% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.019 g | 0.029 g | -34% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.071 g | 0.133 g | -47% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.040 g | 0.080 g | -50% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.062 g | 0.137 g | -55% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.127 g | 0.121 g | +5% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.034 g | 0.052 g | -35% |
| Alanine | 0.063 g | 0.139 g | -55% |
| Aspartic acid | 0.155 g | 0.229 g | -32% |
| Glutamic acid | 0.181 g | 0.292 g | -38% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.053 g | 0.132 g | -60% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.054 g | 0.121 g | -55% |
| Serine | 0.081 g | 0.111 g | -27% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | — | |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 0 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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