Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has a low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
With 2.12 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its low fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items.
It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.
Based on the composite nutritive standing Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has been given a composite ranking of 94, and on a regular basis.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 32% | |
| Calories from Fat | 5% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 62% |
Why this is good for you
- Very low in Saturated Fat
- No Cholesterol
- Very high in Vitamin A
- Very high in Vitamin C
- High in Calcium
Why this is bad for you
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 2770 IU | 55.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Retinol | 139 mcg | |||
| Vitamin C | 41.1 mg | 68.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
| Riboflavin | 0.15 mg | 8.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Niacin | 0.53 mg | 2.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15 mg | 7.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Folate | 57 mcg | 14.2% | Top 30% | High |
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.08 mg | 0.76% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 209 mg | 20.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 12.6% | Top 30% | High |
| Phosphorus | 72 mg | 7.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Potassium | 641 mg | 18.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Sodium | 257 mg | 10.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Zinc | 0.91 mg | 6.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Copper | 0.15 mg | 7.6% | Top 30% | High |
| Manganese | 0.83 mg | 41.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Selenium | 0.91 mcg | 1.3% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.1 g | 1.4% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4.2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
| Threonine | 0.1 mg | |||
| Isoleucine | 0.1 mg | |||
| Leucine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Lysine | 0.1 mg | |||
| Methionine | 0 mg | |||
| Cystine | 0 mg | |||
| Phenylalanine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Tyrosine | 0.1 mg | |||
| Valine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Arginine | 0.1 mg | |||
| Histidine | 0.1 mg | |||
| Alanine | 0.2 mg | |||
| Aspartic Acid | 0.2 mg | |||
| Glutamic Acid | 0.2 mg | |||
| Glycine | 0.1 mg | |||
| Proline | 0.1 mg | |||
| Serine | 0.1 mg |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.15 g | 0.23% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Saturated Fat | 0.08 g | 0.38% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g |
Other Nutrients Analysis
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 28 Calories from Fat 2
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2 g 0.31%
Saturated Fat 0.1 g 0.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 339.2 mg 14.1%
Total Carbohydrates 5.4 g 1.8%
Dietary Fiber
Sugars
Protein 2.8 g 5.6%
Vitamin A 73.1% Vitamin C 90.5%
Calcium 27.6% Iron 16.7%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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