Calories in 5 Leaves of Raw Amaranth Leaves

5 leaves of raw amaranth leaves (70 g) has 16 calories. That is 1% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 1.7 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 2.8 g of carbohydrates, a split of 34% protein, 10% fat and 56% carbs. For comparison, 3 leaves of raw amaranth leaves has 10 and 10 leaves of raw amaranth leaves has 32 calories. Burning 16 calories takes about 3 minutes of brisk walking or 1 minute of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.