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How Many Calories in Amaranth Leaves, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 6 kcal | 0.6g |
| 100g | 21 kcal | 2.1g |
| 1 cup | 28 kcal | 2.8g |
A amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt contains 21 calories per 100g. A typical 1 cup (132g) provides about 28 calories. Amaranth Leaves, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt is low in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Amaranth Leaves, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (132g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 21 kcal | 28 kcal |
| Protein | 2.1g | 2.8g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.1g | 5.4g |
| of which Sugars | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0.3g |
| of which Saturates | 0.1g | 0.1g |
| Fibre | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Sodium | 257.0mg | 339mg |
| Potassium | 641.0mg | 846mg |
| Calcium | 209.0mg | 276mg |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 3.0mg |
| Vitamin C | 41.1mg | 54.3mg |
| Vitamin A | 139.0µg | 183µg |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 1µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1mg | 0.1mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- Low in saturated fat (0% DV)
- A good source of potassium (14% DV)
- A good source of calcium (16% DV)
- A good source of iron (13% DV)
- High in vitamin C (46% DV) — an excellent source
- A good source of vitamin A (15% DV)
- Calories: 1% DV
- Protein: 4% DV
- Carbohydrates: 1% DV
- Fibre: 0% DV
- Fat: 0% DV
- Saturated fat: 0% DV
- Sodium: 11% DV
- Potassium: 14% DV
- Calcium: 16% DV
- Iron: 13% DV
- Vitamin C: 46% DV
- Vitamin A: 15% DV
- Selenium: 2% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 8% DV
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Does amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt fit your diet?
Low-carb / keto
Amaranth Leaves, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt contains 4.1g of carbohydrate per 100g, low enough to fit comfortably within most low-carb or ketogenic daily carb allowances — check the fat and protein split above against your specific macro targets.
Weight management
At 21 calories per 100g, amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt is calorie-light relative to its volume, which can help keep a meal within a calorie target without needing very small portions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt per 100g?
Amaranth Leaves, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt contains 21 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt high in calories?
A 1 cup of amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt (132g) has around 28 calories — roughly 1% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt good for weight loss?
At 21 calories per 100g, amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt is relatively low in calories and can fit well into a weight-loss diet. A 1 cup provides about 28 calories.
How much protein is in amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt?
Amaranth Leaves, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt contains 2.1g of protein per 100g.
Is amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt a good source of fibre?
Amaranth Leaves, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt is relatively low in fibre at 0.0g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.
How does amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt compare to vinegar, cider?
Amaranth Leaves, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt has 21 calories per 100g, close to vinegar, cider at 21 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
Is amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt keto-friendly?
Amaranth Leaves, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt contains 4.1g of carbohydrate per 100g, which fits comfortably within most ketogenic daily carb allowances — check it against your specific daily carb target.
How many servings of amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt for 20g of protein?
With 2.1g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 952g of amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other vegetables closest to amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaranth Leaves, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt (this page) | 21 kcal | 2.1g | 4.1g | 0.2g |
| Vinegar, Cider | 21 kcal | 0.0g | 0.9g | 0.0g |
| Amaranth Leaves, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, without Salt | 21 kcal | 2.1g | 4.1g | 0.2g |
| Mung Beans, Mature Seeds, Sprouted, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, without Salt | 21 kcal | 2.0g | 4.2g | 0.1g |
| Cornsalad, Raw | 21 kcal | 2.0g | 3.6g | 0.4g |
| Peppers, Hot Chili, Green, Canned | 21 kcal | 0.9g | 5.1g | 0.1g |
| Pumpkin Leaves, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, without Salt | 21 kcal | 2.7g | 3.4g | 0.2g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.