Red Amaranth leaves have been hailed as the more tender superfood successor to kale. They contain more protein, iron, and calcium than spinach. Red Amaranth is a powerhouse of antioxidants along with potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, zinc, and manganese, as well as vitamins K, A, B6, niacin (B3), riboflavin (B2), and folate (B9). The protein derived from both the leaves and the grain contain all of the essential amino acids and are especially rich in lysine compared to other greens or grains. The leaves have a rich, earthy, grassy taste while the grain from the flowers is more nutty.