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Amaranth leaves, raw

Amaranth leaves are the edible leaves of the amaranth plant, eaten as a leafy vegetable. The figures here describe the leaves raw. They provide vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, calcium, magnesium and iron, as well as some protein. Per 100g, raw amaranth leaves contain 42mg of vitamin C, 270mg of calcium, 130mg of magnesium and 3.5g of protein.

Vitamin C supports normal immune function and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. Calcium is needed for the maintenance of bones and teeth, while magnesium contributes to normal muscle and nerve function. Raw amaranth leaves are low in fat, saturated fat and salt. Full nutrient figures are given in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

18 kcal

Energy

75 kJ

Fat

0.3g

of which saturates

0.1g

Carbohydrate

0.3g

of which sugars

0.2g

Proteine

3.5g

Sale

0.03g

Acqua

89g

Colesterolo

0mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

285µg

Vitamina D

0µg

Vitamina C

42mg

Thiamin (B1)

0.07mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0.22mg

Niacin (B3)

0.7mg

Vitamina B12

0µg

Folato

85µg

Calcio

270mg

Ferro

3mg

Magnesio

130mg

Phosphorus

65mg

Potassio

620mg

Sodio

13mg

Zinco

0.6mg

Copper

0.13mg

Other types of amaranth leaves

Food

Calories per 100g

Protein per 100g

Fat per 100g

Fibre per 100g

Amaranth leaves, boiled in unsalted water

16 kcal

3g

0.3g

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About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (Literature sources). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Ulteriori letture e riferimenti

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

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  • 3 Nov 2026 | Ultima versione
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Pubblicato originariamente