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Amaranth leaves vs. Celtuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Amaranth leaves and Celtuce different?

  • Amaranth leaves are higher than Celtuce in Vitamin C, Iron, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Folate, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium.
  • Amaranth leaves covers your daily need of Vitamin C 26% more than Celtuce.
  • Amaranth leaves contain 6 times more Calcium than Celtuce. Amaranth leaves contain 215mg of Calcium, while Celtuce contains 39mg.

Amaranth leaves, raw and Celtuce, raw types were used 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 Calcium +451.3%
Contains more Iron +321.8%
Contains more Magnesium +96.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.2%
Contains more Potassium +85.2%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Copper +305%
Contains more Manganese +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -45%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
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 12% 21% 20% 17% 30% 2% 8% 14% 90% 5%
Contains more Calcium +451.3%
Contains more Iron +321.8%
Contains more Magnesium +96.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.2%
Contains more Potassium +85.2%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Copper +305%
Contains more Manganese +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -45%
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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Contains more Vitamin C +122.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +284%
Contains more Folate +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +185.9%
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 210% 0% 0% 65% 14% 17% 11% 11% 12% 35% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +122.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +284%
Contains more Folate +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +185.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +189.4%
Contains more Carbs +10.1%
Contains more Other +114.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Carbs - 3.65
Equal in Water - 94.5
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.46 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 4.02 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 1.5 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +189.4%
Contains more Carbs +10.1%
Contains more Other +114.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Carbs - 3.65
Equal in Water - 94.5

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 Celtuce
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
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

Nutrient Amaranth leaves Celtuce Opinion
Net carbs 4.02g 1.95g Amaranth leaves
Protein 2.46g 0.85g Amaranth leaves
Fats 0.33g 0.3g Amaranth leaves
Carbs 4.02g 3.65g Amaranth leaves
Calories 23kcal 18kcal Amaranth leaves
Fiber 1.7g Celtuce
Calcium 215mg 39mg Amaranth leaves
Iron 2.32mg 0.55mg Amaranth leaves
Magnesium 55mg 28mg Amaranth leaves
Phosphorus 50mg 39mg Amaranth leaves
Potassium 611mg 330mg Amaranth leaves
Sodium 20mg 11mg Celtuce
Zinc 0.9mg 0.27mg Amaranth leaves
Copper 0.162mg 0.04mg Amaranth leaves
Manganese 0.885mg 0.688mg Amaranth leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 2917IU 3500IU Celtuce
Vitamin A RAE 146µg 175µg Celtuce
Vitamin C 43.3mg 19.5mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.055mg Celtuce
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.07mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B3 0.658mg 0.55mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 0.183mg Celtuce
Vitamin B6 0.192mg 0.05mg Amaranth leaves
Folate 85µg 46µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin K 1140µg Amaranth leaves
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.006mg Amaranth leaves
Threonine 0.099mg 0.039mg Amaranth leaves
Isoleucine 0.119mg 0.055mg Amaranth leaves
Leucine 0.195mg 0.052mg Amaranth leaves
Lysine 0.127mg 0.055mg Amaranth leaves
Methionine 0.036mg 0.01mg Amaranth leaves
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.036mg Amaranth leaves
Valine 0.137mg 0.046mg Amaranth leaves
Histidine 0.052mg 0.015mg Amaranth leaves
Saturated Fat 0.091g Celtuce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.076g Amaranth leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.147g Amaranth leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth leaves Celtuce
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
31%
Celtuce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Amaranth leaves
21%
Celtuce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Celtuce
Celtuce contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Celtuce
Celtuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.091g)
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 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. Celtuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169990/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.