Green Amaranthus

51 mg Vitamin C + 1.31 mg Iron per 100 g — superior oxygen support

Rich in iron and antioxidants. Supports superior oxygen delivery with vibrant green leaves.

Key Compound

Iron + Vitamin K + Betaxanthins

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Why Green Amaranthus?

High IronBetter oxygen deliveryAntioxidant richSupports nitric oxide

How to Consume

•Combine with Vitamin C-rich foods or dressings to enhance non-heme iron absorption by up to 3×
•The mild, earthy flavour works well raw in smoothies, salads, or as a topping on dal
•30 g daily gives a meaningful iron + folate boost without cooking
•Avoid pairing with calcium supplements or dairy at the same meal — calcium competes with iron absorption

Key Bioactives

Betaxanthins (yellow-orange betalain pigments)

Potent antioxidants unique to the amaranth family; anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective activity

💡 Green amaranth is higher in betaxanthins; red garnet is higher in betacyanins

β-carotene (1,289–1,675 µg/g FW)

Converts to Vitamin A; supports vision, immune function, and skin integrity

💡 Stem amaranth leaf data (PMC7054523); microgreens at cotyledon stage show high carotenoid density

Chlorophyll a & b

Supports detoxification; anti-mutagenic properties; aids in nitrogen metabolism

Phenolics & Flavonoids

Antioxidant; reduces oxidative stress linked to iron deficiency anaemia

GC-MS metabolome (76 unique compounds)

Microgreen phase of Amaranthus tricolor contains 20 more metabolic compounds than mature greens (Banu et al., 2025, European Food Research and Technology)

Sources & Studies

ScienceDirect (2025) — Green Amaranth microgreen sun-cultivation study
Banu et al. (2025), European Food Research and Technology — Amaranthus tricolor microgreens
USDA via nutrition-and-you.com — amaranth leaf iron content
PMC7054523 — stem amaranth phytopigments and minerals