Amaranth leaves vs. Barley flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between amaranth leaves and barley flour
- Amaranth leaves have more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, and calcium, while barley flour has more selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and copper.
- Amaranth leaves cover your daily need for vitamin K, 948% more than barley flour.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Amaranth leaves, raw and Barley flour or meal.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +571.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +97.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +74.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +111.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +122.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +492% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4088.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +51718.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +962.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1270.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +852.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +126.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +106.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.46 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
4.02 g
Water:
91.69 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
10.5 g
Fats:
1.6 g
Carbs:
74.52 g
Water:
12.11 g
Other:
1.27 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +657.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +326.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +384.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1753.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.091 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.147 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.335 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.771 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +169.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +424.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1140µg | 2.2µg | 948% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 37.7µg | 67% |
| Vitamin C | 43.3mg | 0mg | 48% |
| Fiber | 10.1g | 40% | |
| Phosphorus | 50mg | 296mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.658mg | 6.269mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.37mg | 29% |
| Carbs | 4.02g | 74.52g | 24% |
| Copper | 0.162mg | 0.343mg | 20% |
| Folate | 85µg | 8µg | 19% |
| Calcium | 215mg | 32mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.192mg | 0.396mg | 16% |
| Protein | 2.46g | 10.5g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 146µg | 0µg | 16% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 345kcal | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.9mg | 2mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 55mg | 96mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 611mg | 309mg | 9% |
| Choline | 37.8mg | 7% | |
| Manganese | 0.885mg | 1.034mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.32mg | 2.68mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.147g | 0.771g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.158mg | 0.114mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.064mg | 0.145mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.33g | 1.6g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.091g | 0.335g | 1% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.02g | 64.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0.205g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.099mg | 0.356mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.119mg | 0.383mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.195mg | 0.713mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.127mg | 0.391mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.589mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.137mg | 0.515mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.052mg | 0.236mg | 0% |
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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
247%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley flour contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth leaves is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.244g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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.