Which is healthier, Amaranth or Lettuce?

Amaranth wins in 6 out of 10 nutritional categories. Amaranth has 102 calories and 3.8g protein per 100g, while Lettuce has 15 calories and 1.4g protein.

How many calories are in Amaranth vs Lettuce?

Amaranth contains 102 calories per 100g, while Lettuce contains 15 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Amaranth or Lettuce?

Amaranth has more protein with 3.8g per 100g compared to 1.4g.

Amaranth vs Lettuce

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Amaranth 6

4 Lettuce

Grains vs Vegetables

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Amaranth	Lettuce	Better
Calories	102kcal	15kcal	Lettuce
Protein	3.8g	1.4g	Amaranth
Total Fat	1.6g	0.2g	Lettuce
Carbohydrates	18.7g	2.9g	Amaranth
Fiber	2.1g	1.3g	Amaranth
Sugar	0g	0.8g	Amaranth
Vitamin C	0mg	9.2mg	Lettuce
Calcium	47mg	36mg	Amaranth
Iron	2.1mg	0.9mg	Amaranth
Potassium	135mg	194mg	Lettuce

Macronutrient Breakdown

Amaranth

Protein: 3.8g Fat: 1.6g Carbs: 18.7g

Lettuce

Protein: 1.4g Fat: 0.2g Carbs: 2.9g

Data Source

Nutrition data sourced from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy database. All values are per 100g of the food item. Actual nutritional content may vary by preparation method, brand, and serving size.