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Amaranth leaves vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Amaranth leaves and Arrowroot

  • Amaranth leaves have more Vitamin C, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium, however, Arrowroot is richer in Folate, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Arrowroot covers your daily Folate needs 63% more than Amaranth leaves.
  • Arrowroot has 146 times less Vitamin A RAE than Amaranth leaves. Amaranth leaves have 146µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Arrowroot has 1µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Amaranth leaves, raw and Arrowroot, raw.

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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.
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
9
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1
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
Contains more Calcium +3483.3%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Potassium +34.6%
Contains less Sodium -23.1%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +33.9%
Contains more Manganese +408.6%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +96%
Equal in Iron - 2.22
Amaranth leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 65% 87% 40% 22% 54% 3% 25% 54% 116% 5%
Arrowroot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Contains more Calcium +3483.3%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Potassium +34.6%
Contains less Sodium -23.1%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +33.9%
Contains more Manganese +408.6%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +96%
Equal in Iron - 2.22

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.
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
4
:
5
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
Contains more Vitamin A +15252.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +2178.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +429.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +157.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +356.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.5%
Contains more Folate +297.6%
Amaranth leaves
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%
Arrowroot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +15252.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +2178.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +429.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +157.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +356.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.5%
Contains more Folate +297.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
3
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2
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
Contains more Fats +65%
Contains more Water +13.5%
Contains more Protein +72.4%
Contains more Carbs +233.1%
Equal in Other - 1.42
Amaranth leaves
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.46 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 4.02 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 1.5 g
Arrowroot
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Fats +65%
Contains more Water +13.5%
Contains more Protein +72.4%
Contains more Carbs +233.1%
Equal in Other - 1.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
2
:
1
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.1%
Amaranth leaves
29% 24% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.147 g
Arrowroot
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.1%

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 Arrowroot
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth leaves Arrowroot Opinion
Net carbs 4.02g 12.09g Arrowroot
Protein 2.46g 4.24g Arrowroot
Fats 0.33g 0.2g Amaranth leaves
Carbs 4.02g 13.39g Arrowroot
Calories 23kcal 65kcal Arrowroot
Fiber 1.3g Arrowroot
Calcium 215mg 6mg Amaranth leaves
Iron 2.32mg 2.22mg Amaranth leaves
Magnesium 55mg 25mg Amaranth leaves
Phosphorus 50mg 98mg Arrowroot
Potassium 611mg 454mg Amaranth leaves
Sodium 20mg 26mg Amaranth leaves
Zinc 0.9mg 0.63mg Amaranth leaves
Copper 0.162mg 0.121mg Amaranth leaves
Manganese 0.885mg 0.174mg Amaranth leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A 2917IU 19IU Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A RAE 146µg 1µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin C 43.3mg 1.9mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.143mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.059mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B3 0.658mg 1.693mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 0.292mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.192mg 0.266mg Arrowroot
Folate 85µg 338µg Arrowroot
Vitamin K 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 0.091g 0.039g Arrowroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.076g 0.004g Amaranth leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.147g 0.092g Amaranth leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
35%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Amaranth leaves
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.