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Amaranth leaves vs. Chow mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Amaranth leaves and Chow mein?

  • Amaranth leaves are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Chow mein is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Amaranth leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 949% higher.
  • Amaranth leaves contain less Sodium.

We used Amaranth leaves, raw and Noodles, chinese, chow mein 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 65% 54% 87% 54% 25% 21% 2.6% 115% 4.9%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 37% 6% 11% 177% 56% 38% 69% 153% 0% 235%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +975%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +409.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +103.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +222%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4677.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~52mg
~equal in Copper ~0.167mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 144% 175% 0% 0% 6.8% 36% 12% 3.8% 44% 0% 2850% 64% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 46% 0% 145% 97% 112% 32% 25% 0% 3.5% 80% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +74.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +81328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2040.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +804.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +732.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +24.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.46 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 4.02 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 1.5 g
8% 15% 73% 2%
Protein: 8.11 g
Fats: 15.43 g
Carbs: 72.8 g
Water: 1.18 g
Other: 2.48 g
Contains more WaterWater +7670.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +229.7%
Contains more FatsFats +4575.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1710.9%
Contains more OtherOther +65.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 24% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.147 g
15% 61% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.229 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.571 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11648.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2329.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth leaves Chow mein Opinion
Calories 23kcal 475kcal Chow mein
Protein 2.46g 8.11g Chow mein
Fats 0.33g 15.43g Chow mein
Vitamin C 43.3mg 0mg Amaranth leaves
Net carbs 4.02g 69.1g Chow mein
Carbs 4.02g 72.8g Chow mein
Magnesium 55mg 52mg Amaranth leaves
Calcium 215mg 20mg Amaranth leaves
Potassium 611mg 120mg Amaranth leaves
Iron 2.32mg 4.73mg Chow mein
Sugar 5.71g Amaranth leaves
Fiber 3.7g Chow mein
Copper 0.162mg 0.167mg Chow mein
Zinc 0.9mg 1.4mg Chow mein
Phosphorus 50mg 161mg Chow mein
Sodium 20mg 1174mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A 2917IU 0IU Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A RAE 146µg 0µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin E 2.3mg Chow mein
Manganese 0.885mg Amaranth leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 43µg Chow mein
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.578mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.421mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 0.658mg 5.95mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 0.533mg Chow mein
Vitamin B6 0.192mg 0.11mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin K 1140µg 1.4µg Amaranth leaves
Folate 85µg 106µg Chow mein
Trans Fat 0g 0.8g Amaranth leaves
Choline 8.7mg Chow mein
Saturated Fat 0.091g 2.229g Amaranth leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.076g 8.929g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 0.147g 3.571g Chow mein
Tryptophan 0.031mg Amaranth leaves
Threonine 0.099mg Amaranth leaves
Isoleucine 0.119mg Amaranth leaves
Leucine 0.195mg Amaranth leaves
Lysine 0.127mg Amaranth leaves
Methionine 0.036mg Amaranth leaves
Phenylalanine 0.133mg Amaranth leaves
Valine 0.137mg Amaranth leaves
Histidine 0.052mg Amaranth leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Amaranth leaves Chow mein
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
257%
Amaranth leaves
42%
Chow mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Amaranth leaves
78%
Chow mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 1154mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.138g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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 ($)
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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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. Chow mein - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168905/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.