Yeast extract spread vs Amaranth leaves
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Yeast extract spread is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Yeast extract 185
Amaranth leaves 23
Protein (g)
Yeast extract 23.9
Amaranth leaves 2.46
Carbs (g)
Yeast extract 20.4
Amaranth leaves 4.02
Fat (g)
Yeast extract 0.900
Amaranth leaves 0.330
Fiber (g)
Yeast extract 6.50
Amaranth leaves —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Yeast extract spread — 23.9g vs 2.46g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Amaranth leaves, raw — 23 vs 185 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Yeast extract spread 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 | Yeast extract spread | Amaranth leaves | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 185 kcal | 23 kcal | +704% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 40.9 g | 91.7 g | -55% |
| Protein | 23.9 g | 2.46 g | +871% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.900 g | 0.330 g | +173% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 20.4 g | 4.02 g | +408% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 6.50 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0 g | 0.091 g | -100% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0 g | 0.076 g | -100% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 43.3 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 23.4 mg | 0.027 mg | +86474% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 17.5 mg | 0.158 mg | +10976% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 128 mg | 0.658 mg | +19277% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 4.60 mg | 0.064 mg | +7087% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0 mg | 0.192 mg | -100% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 3786 ug | 85.0 ug | +4354% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 2993 ug | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | 65.1 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.500 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 146 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 67.0 mg | 215 mg | -69% |
| Iron, Fe | 4.04 mg | 2.32 mg | +74% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 180 mg | 55.0 mg | +227% |
| Phosphorus, P | 104 mg | 50.0 mg | +108% |
| Potassium, K | 2100 mg | 611 mg | +244% |
| Sodium, Na | 3380 mg | 20.0 mg | +16800% |
| Zinc, Zn | 4.19 mg | 0.900 mg | +366% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.245 mg | 0.162 mg | +51% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.261 mg | 0.885 mg | -71% |
| Selenium, Se | 27.6 ug | 0.900 ug | +2967% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 775 kj | 97.0 kj | +699% |
| Ash | 13.9 g | 1.50 g | +827% |
| Total Sugars | 1.60 g | — | |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — | |
| Glucose | 0 g | — | |
| Fructose | 0 g | — | |
| Lactose | 0 g | — | |
| Maltose | 1.60 g | — | |
| Galactose | 0 g | — | |
| Starch | 0 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 793 ug | 85.0 ug | +833% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 5881 ug | 85.0 ug | +6819% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 2917 IU | -100% |
| 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 | 0 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 g | 0.073 g | -100% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0 g | 0.012 g | -100% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0 g | 0.076 g | -100% |
| 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 g | 0.147 g | -100% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.145 g | -100% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0 g | 0.002 g | -100% |
| 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) | — | 0.031 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 | |
| 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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