Amaranth leaves vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between amaranth leaves and basil?
- Amaranth leaves are higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin B2, yet basil is higher in vitamin A, copper, manganese, and iron.
- Amaranth leaves' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 604% more.
- Amaranth leaves have 2 times more vitamin C than basil. While amaranth leaves have 43.3mg of vitamin C, basil has only 18mg.
We used Amaranth leaves, raw and Basil, fresh types in this article.
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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 | +21.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +107.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +137.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +29.7% |
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 | +140.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +107.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +174.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +80.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +226.6% |
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:
3.15 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
2.65 g
Water:
92.06 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +51.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +93.9% |
~equal in
Water
~92.06g
~equal in
Other
~1.5g
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
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.389 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +164.6% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1140µg | 414.8µg | 604% |
| Vitamin C | 43.3mg | 18mg | 28% |
| Copper | 0.162mg | 0.385mg | 25% |
| Vitamin A | 146µg | 264µg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.885mg | 1.148mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2.32mg | 3.17mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 611mg | 295mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.158mg | 0.076mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Folate | 85µg | 68µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 215mg | 177mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.064mg | 0.209mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.192mg | 0.155mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 55mg | 64mg | 2% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.147g | 0.389g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.658mg | 0.902mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.9mg | 0.81mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 50mg | 56mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.46g | 3.15g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.034mg | 1% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 23kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.33g | 0.64g | 0% |
| Carbs | 4.02g | 2.65g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.02g | 1.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.091g | 0.041g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0.088g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.099mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.119mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.195mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.127mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.137mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.052mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
104%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth leaves is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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