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Amaranth Greens

Amaranth greens are edible leafy greens commonly cooked like spinach or other tender vegetables.

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About Amaranth Greens

Amaranth leaves are the tender foliage of amaranth plants, eaten as a leafy vegetable rather than as a grain. They can be added to soups, stews, sautés, and mixed vegetable dishes, while very young leaves may be served raw in salads or fresh preparations.

The flavour is generally mild, earthy, and spinach-like. Young leaves are delicate and wilt quickly; cooking makes them softer and more cohesive. Older leaves and stems may be fibrous, so cooks often trim them or give the stems additional cooking time.

Leaf colour varies with species and cultivar: green is common, but red, burgundy, and purplish foliage also occurs. Fresh leaves are sold loose or in bunches and may be blanched, frozen, or dried. Dried leaves require rehydration and have a denser texture.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for amaranth greens

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English

Amaranth Leaves

English

Amaranth greens

English

Amaranth leaves, boiled in unsalted water

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English

Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

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Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

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Amaranth leaves, raw

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Red amaranth leaves

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red and green spined amaranth leaves

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Amaranth Greens nutrition & diet

Amaranth Greens nutritional value

Amaranth leaves, raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.

Calories
23kcal
Protein
2.5g
Carbs
4.0g
Fat
0.3g

Reference values for the specific food form shown. Other varieties, brands and preparations can differ.

Portions & preparation

Use the edible leaves, with tender stems if included, and distinguish fresh from cooked portions because washing, trimming, and heat alter serving weight and texture. Preparation with oil, salt, broth, or coconut-based sauces should be recorded separately rather than attributed to the leaves alone.

Compare the right form: Match references to the identified amaranth species or variety and to edible leaves, with or without tender stems, raw or cooked.

Diet considerations

Amaranth leaves are plant-derived, but the complete preparation may include animal stock, meat, seafood, dairy, or egg. Plain leaves differ from battered or breaded leaves, and cereal-based accompaniments alter carbohydrate patterns. For an unclear prepared dish, establish its recipe before assigning dietary compatibility.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically compatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically compatible
The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Amaranth leaves, raw ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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