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Agar vs. Amaranth leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Agar and Amaranth leaves?

  • Agar is richer in Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B5, Copper, Zinc, and Calcium, yet Amaranth leaves are richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Amaranth leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 930% higher.
  • Agar has 47 times more Vitamin B5 than Amaranth leaves. Agar has 3.018mg of Vitamin B5, while Amaranth leaves have 0.064mg.

We used Seaweed, agar, dried and Amaranth leaves, raw types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +190.7%
Contains more Iron +822.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1300%
Contains more Potassium +84.1%
Contains more Zinc +544.4%
Contains more Copper +276.5%
Contains more Manganese +385.9%
Contains more Selenium +722.2%
Contains less Sodium -80.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 50
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 188% 803% 550% 23% 100% 14% 159% 204% 561% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 65% 87% 40% 22% 54% 3% 25% 54% 116% 5%
Contains more Calcium +190.7%
Contains more Iron +822.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1300%
Contains more Potassium +84.1%
Contains more Zinc +544.4%
Contains more Copper +276.5%
Contains more Manganese +385.9%
Contains more Selenium +722.2%
Contains less Sodium -80.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 50

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Agar
5
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4615.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.8%
Contains more Folate +582.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +4572.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 100% 0% 0% 3% 52% 4% 182% 70% 435% 0% 61%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 176% 0% 0% 145% 7% 37% 13% 4% 45% 64% 0% 2850%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4615.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.8%
Contains more Folate +582.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +4572.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +152.4%
Contains more Carbs +1911.9%
Contains more Other +162%
Contains more Water +956.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.33
6% 81% 9% 4%
Protein: 6.21 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 80.88 g
Water: 8.68 g
Other: 3.93 g
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.46 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 4.02 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +152.4%
Contains more Carbs +1911.9%
Contains more Other +162%
Contains more Water +956.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -33%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +181.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.1%
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
29% 24% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.147 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +181.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Agar Amaranth leaves
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agar Amaranth leaves Opinion
Net carbs 73.18g 4.02g Agar
Protein 6.21g 2.46g Agar
Fats 0.3g 0.33g Amaranth leaves
Carbs 80.88g 4.02g Agar
Calories 306kcal 23kcal Agar
Sugar 2.97g Amaranth leaves
Fiber 7.7g Agar
Calcium 625mg 215mg Agar
Iron 21.4mg 2.32mg Agar
Magnesium 770mg 55mg Agar
Phosphorus 52mg 50mg Agar
Potassium 1125mg 611mg Agar
Sodium 102mg 20mg Amaranth leaves
Zinc 5.8mg 0.9mg Agar
Copper 0.61mg 0.162mg Agar
Manganese 4.3mg 0.885mg Agar
Selenium 7.4µg 0.9µg Agar
Vitamin A 0IU 2917IU Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 146µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin E 5mg Agar
Vitamin C 0mg 43.3mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.027mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B2 0.222mg 0.158mg Agar
Vitamin B3 0.202mg 0.658mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B5 3.018mg 0.064mg Agar
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.192mg Agar
Folate 580µg 85µg Agar
Vitamin K 24.4µg 1140µg Amaranth leaves
Tryptophan 0.031mg Amaranth leaves
Threonine 0.099mg Amaranth leaves
Isoleucine 0.119mg Amaranth leaves
Leucine 0.195mg Amaranth leaves
Lysine 0.127mg Amaranth leaves
Methionine 0.036mg Amaranth leaves
Phenylalanine 0.133mg Amaranth leaves
Valine 0.137mg Amaranth leaves
Histidine 0.052mg Amaranth leaves
Saturated Fat 0.061g 0.091g Agar
Omega-3 - EPA 0.087g Agar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g 0.076g Amaranth leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.147g Amaranth leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Agar Amaranth leaves
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Agar
278%
Amaranth leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
264%
Agar
47%
Amaranth leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agar
Agar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Agar
Agar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Agar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170090/nutrients
  2. Amaranth leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168385/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.