How many calories are in 100 grams of amaranth leaves?

Amaranth Leaves, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, With Salt contains 21 calories per 100 g, along with 2.1 g of protein, 4.1 g of carbohydrates, and 0.2 g of fat.

What is the calorie density of amaranth leaves?

Amaranth Leaves, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, With Salt has a calorie density of 0.21 kcal per gram, which places it in the very low tier (under 0.6 kcal/g).

How many calories are in one cup of amaranth leaves?

One cup of Amaranth Leaves, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, With Salt weighs about 132 g and provides roughly 28 calories.

Amaranth Leaves

Very low calorie density

Cooked · Boiled · Drained · With Salt

Calories per 100 g

Density

0.21kcal/g

Protein / 100g

2.1g

Carbs / 100g

4.1g

Fat / 100g

0.2g

Where this food sits on the scale

01.546+ kcal/g

Amaranth Leaves, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, With Salt has 0.21 calories per gram (21 per 100 g). Mostly water and fiber. You can eat a large volume of these foods for very few calories. For comparison, water-rich vegetables sit near 0.2 kcal/g while pure oils reach about 9 kcal/g.

Calories by portion

Portion	Weight	Calories
Cup	132 g	28
100 g	100 g	21

Where the calories come from

Protein2.1 g / 100 g32% of calories
Carbs4.1 g / 100 g62% of calories
Fat0.2 g / 100 g6% of calories

Quick comparisons

Amaranth Leaves, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, With Salt is 1.4× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (0.21 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
Amaranth Leaves, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, With Salt is 2.2× less dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (0.21 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
Amaranth Leaves, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, With Salt is 12.0× less dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (0.21 vs 2.52 kcal/g).

Frequently asked questions about amaranth leaves

How many calories are in 100 grams of amaranth leaves?: Amaranth Leaves, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, With Salt contains 21 calories per 100 g, along with 2.1 g of protein, 4.1 g of carbohydrates, and 0.2 g of fat.
What is the calorie density of amaranth leaves?: Amaranth Leaves, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, With Salt has a calorie density of 0.21 kcal per gram, which places it in the very low tier (under 0.6 kcal/g).
How many calories are in one cup of amaranth leaves?: One cup of Amaranth Leaves, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, With Salt weighs about 132 g and provides roughly 28 calories.

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Where this food sits on the scale

Calories by portion

Where the calories come from

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