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Amaranth leaves (raw) — Nutrition Facts
USDA FoodData Central · Decent protein density10.7 g protein per 100 kcal
Protein 34% · 2.5 g
Carbs 56% · 4 g
Fat 10% · 0.3 g
Diet compliance
| Diet | Why |
|---|
| ✓ Keto | NaN g net carbs / 100 g — keto-friendly means <6 g |
| ✗ Carnivore | not animal flesh |
| ✓ Vegan | no animal products |
| ✓ Vegetarian | no meat or fish (dairy/eggs OK) |
| ✓ Whole30 | no grains, dairy, legumes, or added sugar |
Nutrition label — per 100 g
Nutrition Facts
Amaranth leaves (raw) · per 100 g
Calories23
Total Fat 0.3 g0% DV
Saturated Fat 0.1 g0% DV
Cholesterol 0 mg0% DV
Sodium 20 mg1% DV
Total Carbs 4 g1% DV
Fiber – gNaN% DV
Sugars – g
Protein 2.5 g5% DV
Vitamin D 0 µg · Calcium 215 mg · Iron 2.3 mg · Potassium 611 mg
Based on FDA Daily Values · USDA FoodData Central
Calories & protein per common portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|
| 100 grams | 100 g | 23 |
| 1 cup | 28 g | 6.4 |
| 1 leaf | 14 g | 3.2 |
Protein per calorie
Amaranth leaves (raw) delivers 10.7 g of protein per 100 calories — see where it ranks →
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FAQ
How many calories are in Amaranth leaves (raw)?
Amaranth leaves (raw) has 23 calories per 100 grams, which is about 6.4 calories per 1 cup.
How much protein is in Amaranth leaves (raw)?
Amaranth leaves (raw) has 2.5 g of protein per 100 grams — 10.7 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is Amaranth leaves (raw) keto-friendly?
Amaranth leaves (raw) has NaN g net carbs per 100 g, so it is generally keto-friendly under the 6 g net-carbs-per-100 g rule of thumb.
Is Amaranth leaves (raw) vegan?
Amaranth leaves (raw) is vegan — it contains no animal-derived ingredients.
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