Often considered as a common weed, amaranth has more than 60 different species and is consumed as a green leafy vegetable predominantly in Asian cultures.
Known as a never-fading flower, thanks to its beautiful long-lasting blooms, the name amaranth comes from the Greek amarantos, meaning “the one that doesn’t fade“.
At the broader end of the slender red stem, red amaranth leaves form a teardrop shape. Amaranth leaf centers and veins are maroon with green edges.
Raw amaranth leaf has a slightly astringent taste. Cooked amaranth’s flavor is nutty and mild.
Scientific name of Amaranth Leaves
Amaranthus
Other names of Amaranth Leaves
- Bush greens
- Callaloo
- Chinese spinach
- Indian spinach
- Joseph’s coat
- Yin-choi
- Chawli
- African Spinach
Calories by source in Amaranth Leaves
- Calories by carbohydrate in Amaranth Leaves = 62%
- Calories by fat in Amaranth Leaves = 12%
- Calories by protein in Amaranth Leaves = 26%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Amaranth Leaves
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Amaranth Leaves = 47%
- Saturated fat (SF) in Amaranth Leaves = 29%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Amaranth Leaves = 24%
Nutrition facts of Amaranth Leaves
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 23 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 0.33 | GRAM | 0% |
| Protein | 2.46 | GRAM | 5% |
| Carbohydrate | 4.02 | GRAM | 1% |
Detailed vitamin profile of Amaranth Leaves, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart.
Detailed mineral profile of Amaranth Leaves, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart.
Check freshness in Amaranth Leaves
- Avoid any leaves with insect damage
- Select green and crisp bunches of amaranth leaves
Availability of Amaranth Leaves
- Generally available round the year
- Best season is early fall through winter
How to store Amaranth Leaves
- Amaranth leaves can be stored in a plastic bag in refrigerator for almost a week
Complete nutrition facts of Amaranth Leaves
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