AMARANTH

Chinese Spinach , Kulitis, Uray, Pigweed

The edible amaranth (A. tricolor L or A. viridis L) is an annual leafy vegetables belonging to the amaranthaceae or amaranth family.

AMARANTH

Chinese Spinach , Kulitis, Uray, Pigweed

•One of the most delicious vegetables•Good crops for greens specially during the month of summer where other vegetables are hard to grow•Used in stews, sinigang, beverages and other dishes as spinach•Used as pot herbs•Recommended as a good food with medicinal properties for:

young childrenlactating mothers and for patients with

FeverHemorrhageAnemiakidney complaints.

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Nutritional Values 100 gms edible portion

Nutrients  Raw Boiled

Moisture (%) 84.4 83.9

Food energy (cal.) 47.0 27

Protein (g) 4.6 4.4

Fiber (g) 1.1 -

Total Carbohydrates (g) 7.4 4.4

Ash (g) 2.5 -

Calcium (mg) 341.0 314

Phosphorus  (mg) 76.0 62

Iron  (mg) 18.0 -

Sodium  (mg) 51.0 -

Potassium (mg) 443.0 -

Vit. A (I.U.) 12, 860 12,345

Thiamine (mg) 0.01 0.01

Riboflavin (mg) 0.37 0.33

Niacin (mg) 1.80 1.70

Ascorbic acid (mg) 120.00 109.00

REFERENCE : http://www.bpi.da.gov.ph/Publications/productionguides/amaranth.htm

Age/Sex

Calcium Requirement

(mg/day)

Infant and children depending on age 1-10

800

Young Adults 11-24 1,200

Men & Women over 50 1,500

Breast-feeding women 1,400

1994 the US recommendations

AMARANTH

Chinese Spinach , Kulitis, Uray, Pigweed

Importance of CALCIUM•Osteoporosis is the major cause of bone fractures in the elderly. •It is better prevented than treated and prevention includes an adequate intake of calcium throughout life, but especially in childhood and young adulthood• Diets high in protein and in salt (sodium chloride) also increase calcium loss from the body and may have an effect on osteoporosis. •Post-menopausal women are more prone to osteoporosis because they produce less estrogen, which protects the skeleton in younger women.

AMARANTH

Chinese Spinach , Kulitis, Uray, Pigweed

CALCIUM

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Chinese Spinach , Kulitis, Uray, Pigweed

VITAMIN A

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Chinese Spinach , Kulitis, Uray, Pigweed

POTASSIUM

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Chinese Spinach , Kulitis, Uray, Pigweed

ASCORBIC ACID (vitamin c)