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Amaranth leaves vs. Agar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Amaranth leaves and Agar?

  • Amaranth leaves are richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C, yet Agar is richer in Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B5, Copper, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Amaranth leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 930% higher.

We used Amaranth leaves, raw and Seaweed, agar, dried 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 less Sodium -80.4%
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%
Equal in Phosphorus - 52
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 65% 87% 40% 22% 54% 3% 25% 54% 116% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 188% 803% 550% 23% 100% 14% 159% 204% 561% 41%
Contains less Sodium -80.4%
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%
Equal in Phosphorus - 52

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.
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Agar
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4615.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.8%
Contains more Folate +582.4%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4615.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.8%
Contains more Folate +582.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Amaranth leaves Agar
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 Amaranth leaves Agar Opinion
Net carbs 4.02g 73.18g Agar
Protein 2.46g 6.21g Agar
Fats 0.33g 0.3g Amaranth leaves
Carbs 4.02g 80.88g Agar
Calories 23kcal 306kcal Agar
Sugar 2.97g Amaranth leaves
Fiber 7.7g Agar
Calcium 215mg 625mg Agar
Iron 2.32mg 21.4mg Agar
Magnesium 55mg 770mg Agar
Phosphorus 50mg 52mg Agar
Potassium 611mg 1125mg Agar
Sodium 20mg 102mg Amaranth leaves
Zinc 0.9mg 5.8mg Agar
Copper 0.162mg 0.61mg Agar
Manganese 0.885mg 4.3mg Agar
Selenium 0.9µg 7.4µg Agar
Vitamin A 2917IU 0IU Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A RAE 146µg 0µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin E 5mg Agar
Vitamin C 43.3mg 0mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.01mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.222mg Agar
Vitamin B3 0.658mg 0.202mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 3.018mg Agar
Vitamin B6 0.192mg 0.303mg Agar
Folate 85µg 580µg Agar
Vitamin K 1140µg 24.4µg 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 0.091g 0.061g Agar
Omega-3 - EPA 0.087g Agar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.076g 0.027g Amaranth leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.147g 0.102g Amaranth leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth leaves Agar
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
278%
Amaranth leaves
75%
Agar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Amaranth leaves
264%
Agar

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