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Amaranth leaves vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Amaranth leaves and Chayote

  • Chayote has less Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Manganese, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6.
  • Amaranth leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 947% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Amaranth leaves, raw and Chayote, fruit, 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.
Contains more Calcium +1164.7%
Contains more Iron +582.4%
Contains more Magnesium +358.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +177.8%
Contains more Potassium +388.8%
Contains more Zinc +21.6%
Contains more Copper +31.7%
Contains more Manganese +368.3%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -90%
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 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Contains more Calcium +1164.7%
Contains more Iron +582.4%
Contains more Magnesium +358.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +177.8%
Contains more Potassium +388.8%
Contains more Zinc +21.6%
Contains more Copper +31.7%
Contains more Manganese +368.3%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -90%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +462.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +444.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +152.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +27704.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +289.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.025
Equal in Folate - 93
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 0% 3% 0% 26% 7% 7% 9% 15% 18% 70% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +462.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +444.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +152.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +27704.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +289.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.025
Equal in Folate - 93

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +200%
Contains more Fats +153.8%
Contains more Other +400%
Contains more Carbs +12.2%
Equal in Water - 94.24
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.46 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 4.02 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 1.5 g
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +200%
Contains more Fats +153.8%
Contains more Other +400%
Contains more Carbs +12.2%
Equal in Water - 94.24

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +660%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +157.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.2%
29% 24% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.147 g
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +660%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +157.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth leaves Chayote Opinion
Net carbs 4.02g 2.81g Amaranth leaves
Protein 2.46g 0.82g Amaranth leaves
Fats 0.33g 0.13g Amaranth leaves
Carbs 4.02g 4.51g Chayote
Calories 23kcal 19kcal Amaranth leaves
Sugar 1.66g Amaranth leaves
Fiber 1.7g Chayote
Calcium 215mg 17mg Amaranth leaves
Iron 2.32mg 0.34mg Amaranth leaves
Magnesium 55mg 12mg Amaranth leaves
Phosphorus 50mg 18mg Amaranth leaves
Potassium 611mg 125mg Amaranth leaves
Sodium 20mg 2mg Chayote
Zinc 0.9mg 0.74mg Amaranth leaves
Copper 0.162mg 0.123mg Amaranth leaves
Manganese 0.885mg 0.189mg Amaranth leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A 2917IU 0IU Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A RAE 146µg 0µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin E 0.12mg Chayote
Vitamin C 43.3mg 7.7mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.025mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.029mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B3 0.658mg 0.47mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 0.249mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.192mg 0.076mg Amaranth leaves
Folate 85µg 93µg Chayote
Vitamin K 1140µg 4.1µg Amaranth leaves
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.011mg Amaranth leaves
Threonine 0.099mg 0.04mg Amaranth leaves
Isoleucine 0.119mg 0.044mg Amaranth leaves
Leucine 0.195mg 0.077mg Amaranth leaves
Lysine 0.127mg 0.039mg Amaranth leaves
Methionine 0.036mg 0.001mg Amaranth leaves
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.047mg Amaranth leaves
Valine 0.137mg 0.063mg Amaranth leaves
Histidine 0.052mg 0.015mg Amaranth leaves
Saturated Fat 0.091g 0.028g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.076g 0.01g Amaranth leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.147g 0.057g Amaranth leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Amaranth leaves Chayote
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
14%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Amaranth leaves
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.063g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ()

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. Chayote - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170402/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.