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Amaranth leaf

Amaranth leaf is edible foliage used as a green, commonly simmered, sautéed, or added to soups, with tenderness varying by maturity.

Amaranth leaf — illustrative ingredient image

About Amaranth leaf

Amaranth leaves are the edible foliage of amaranth plants, sold as leafy greens. They are commonly cooked in ways used for other greens, including simmering, sautéing, or adding to soups. Leaves are typically tender when young and become coarser as they mature; flavour and colour vary among types, with some leaves green and others red-tinged.

The leaves are distinct from amaranth seeds, which are used as a grain-like food. Fresh leaves, cooked leaves, and dried products are not interchangeable forms. Nutrition comparisons should identify whether measurements are for raw or cooked leaves, since cooking changes the portion being measured.

Ingredient type
whole food

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English

amaranth leaves

English

amaranth leaf (raw)

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English

Amaranth, Young leaf, Raw

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Amaranth leaf nutrition & diet

Amaranth leaf nutritional value

Amaranth leaves, raw

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

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

Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ.

Raw and cooked leaves are different measurement forms; amaranth leaves should not be compared with the seeds as though they were the same food.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
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.

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