Are amaranth leaves (callaloo) keto?
Amaranth leaves (callaloo)
Tender, spinach-like greens with about 1 g carbs per cup raw. Cook them down Caribbean-style with garlic, onion and thyme, or in an Indian saag.
Nutrition per serving
1 cup raw · 28 g- Net carbs
- 1.1g
- Calories
- 6kcal
- Protein
- 0.7g
- Fat
- 0.1g
- Total carbs
- 1.1 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
About 125 g of amaranth leaves (callaloo) adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 4.5 typical servings.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 6 kcal | 23 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.1 g | 4 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Net carbs | 1.1 g | 4 g |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 2.5 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.3 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Are amaranth leaves (callaloo) keto?
Yes — amaranth leaves (callaloo) are keto-friendly. Tender, spinach-like greens with about 1 g carbs per cup raw. Cook them down Caribbean-style with garlic, onion and thyme, or in an Indian saag.
How many net carbs are in amaranth leaves (callaloo)?
1 cup raw (28 g) of amaranth leaves (callaloo) has about 1.1 g net carbs (1.1 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 4 g net carbs.
How much amaranth leaves (callaloo) can I eat on keto?
About 125 g of amaranth leaves (callaloo) adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 4.5 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 6% of your carbs.
