Amaranth leaves vs. Borage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Amaranth leaves and Borage?
- Amaranth leaves are richer in Manganese, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, yet Borage is richer in Iron, and Vitamin A RAE.
- Amaranth leaves' daily need coverage for Manganese is 23% higher.
- Amaranth leaves have 7 times more Folate than Borage. Amaranth leaves have 85µg of Folate, while Borage has 13µg.
We used Amaranth leaves, raw and Borage, 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.
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Calcium
+131.2%
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Potassium
+30%
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Sodium
-75%
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Zinc
+350%
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Copper
+24.6%
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Manganese
+153.6%
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Iron
+42.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 52
Equal in Phosphorus - 53
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
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Calcium
+131.2%
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Potassium
+30%
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Sodium
-75%
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Zinc
+350%
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Copper
+24.6%
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Manganese
+153.6%
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Iron
+42.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 52
Equal in Phosphorus - 53
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
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.
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Vitamin C
+23.7%
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Vitamin B5
+56.1%
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Vitamin B6
+128.6%
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Folate
+553.8%
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Vitamin A
+44%
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Vitamin B1
+122.2%
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Vitamin B3
+36.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.15
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Vitamin C
+23.7%
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Vitamin B5
+56.1%
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Vitamin B6
+128.6%
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Folate
+553.8%
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Vitamin A
+44%
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Vitamin B1
+122.2%
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Vitamin B3
+36.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.15
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+36.7%
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Carbs
+31.4%
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Fats
+112.1%
Equal in Water - 93
Equal in Other - 1.44
Protein:
2.46 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
4.02 g
Water:
91.69 g
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1.5 g
Protein:
1.8 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
3.06 g
Water:
93 g
Other:
1.44 g
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Protein
+36.7%
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Carbs
+31.4%
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Fats
+112.1%
Equal in Water - 93
Equal in Other - 1.44
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-46.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+34.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+177.6%
Saturated Fat:
0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.147 g
Saturated Fat:
0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.109 g
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Saturated Fat
-46.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+34.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+177.6%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.02g | 3.06g |
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| Protein | 2.46g | 1.8g |
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| Fats | 0.33g | 0.7g |
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| Carbs | 4.02g | 3.06g |
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| Calories | 23kcal | 21kcal |
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| Calcium | 215mg | 93mg |
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| Iron | 2.32mg | 3.3mg |
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| Magnesium | 55mg | 52mg |
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| Phosphorus | 50mg | 53mg |
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| Potassium | 611mg | 470mg |
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| Sodium | 20mg | 80mg |
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| Zinc | 0.9mg | 0.2mg |
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| Copper | 0.162mg | 0.13mg |
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| Manganese | 0.885mg | 0.349mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | |
| Vitamin A | 2917IU | 4200IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 146µg | 210µg |
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| Vitamin C | 43.3mg | 35mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.158mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.658mg | 0.9mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.064mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.192mg | 0.084mg |
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| Folate | 85µg | 13µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1140µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.031mg |
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| Threonine | 0.099mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.119mg |
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| Leucine | 0.195mg |
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| Lysine | 0.127mg |
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| Methionine | 0.036mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg |
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| Valine | 0.137mg |
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| Histidine | 0.052mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.091g | 0.17g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.076g | 0.211g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.147g | 0.109g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.079g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 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.