Amaranth leaves vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Amaranth leaves and Chicory
- Chicory contains less Vitamin C, Manganese, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Folate, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium than Amaranth leaves.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Amaranth leaves is 45% higher.
- Chicory has 146 times less Vitamin A RAE than Amaranth leaves. Amaranth leaves have 146µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Chicory has 1µg.
Food types used in this article are Amaranth leaves, raw and Chicory, witloof, 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.
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Calcium
+1031.6%
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Iron
+866.7%
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Magnesium
+450%
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Phosphorus
+92.3%
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Potassium
+189.6%
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Zinc
+462.5%
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Copper
+217.6%
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Manganese
+785%
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Selenium
+350%
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Sodium
-90%
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Calcium
+1031.6%
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Iron
+866.7%
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Magnesium
+450%
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Phosphorus
+92.3%
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Potassium
+189.6%
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Zinc
+462.5%
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Copper
+217.6%
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Manganese
+785%
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Selenium
+350%
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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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Vitamin A
+9958.6%
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Vitamin C
+1446.4%
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Vitamin B2
+485.2%
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Vitamin B3
+311.3%
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Vitamin B6
+357.1%
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Folate
+129.7%
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Vitamin B1
+129.6%
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Vitamin B5
+126.6%
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Vitamin A
+9958.6%
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Vitamin C
+1446.4%
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Vitamin B2
+485.2%
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Vitamin B3
+311.3%
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Vitamin B6
+357.1%
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Folate
+129.7%
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Vitamin B1
+129.6%
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Vitamin B5
+126.6%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+173.3%
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Fats
+230%
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+212.5%
Equal in Carbs - 4
Equal in Water - 94.52
Protein:
2.46 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
4.02 g
Water:
91.69 g
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1.5 g
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0.9 g
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0.1 g
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4 g
Water:
94.52 g
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0.48 g
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Protein
+173.3%
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Fats
+230%
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+212.5%
Equal in Carbs - 4
Equal in Water - 94.52
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+3700%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+234.1%
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Saturated Fat
-73.6%
Saturated Fat:
0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.147 g
Saturated Fat:
0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.044 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+3700%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+234.1%
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Saturated Fat
-73.6%
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.02g | 0.9g |
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| Protein | 2.46g | 0.9g |
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| Fats | 0.33g | 0.1g |
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| Carbs | 4.02g | 4g |
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| Calories | 23kcal | 17kcal |
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| Fiber | 3.1g |
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| Calcium | 215mg | 19mg |
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| Iron | 2.32mg | 0.24mg |
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| Magnesium | 55mg | 10mg |
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| Phosphorus | 50mg | 26mg |
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| Potassium | 611mg | 211mg |
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| Sodium | 20mg | 2mg |
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| Zinc | 0.9mg | 0.16mg |
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| Copper | 0.162mg | 0.051mg |
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| Manganese | 0.885mg | 0.1mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 2917IU | 29IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 146µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 43.3mg | 2.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.062mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.158mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.658mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.064mg | 0.145mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.192mg | 0.042mg |
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| Folate | 85µg | 37µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1140µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.016mg |
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| Threonine | 0.099mg | 0.025mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.119mg | 0.054mg |
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| Leucine | 0.195mg | 0.039mg |
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| Lysine | 0.127mg | 0.035mg |
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| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.005mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.022mg |
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| Valine | 0.137mg | 0.041mg |
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| Histidine | 0.052mg | 0.015mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.091g | 0.024g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.076g | 0.002g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.147g | 0.044g |
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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%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicory is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.067g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Amaranth leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)