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Amaranth leaves vs. Corn pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Amaranth leaves and Corn pudding different?

  • Amaranth leaves are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Manganese, Iron, Calcium, Folate, Copper, and Potassium, however, Corn pudding is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Amaranth leaves is 950% higher.
  • Amaranth leaves contain 12 times more Vitamin C than Corn pudding. While Amaranth leaves contain 43.3mg of Vitamin C, Corn pudding contains only 3.7mg.

Amaranth leaves, raw and Corn pudding, home prepared are the varieties 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 +337.7%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Potassium +247.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%
Contains more Copper +276.7%
Contains more Manganese +1020.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +80%
Contains more Selenium +577.8%
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% 20% 11% 39% 16% 37% 14% 15% 11% 34%
Contains more Calcium +451.3%
Contains more Iron +337.7%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Potassium +247.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%
Contains more Copper +276.7%
Contains more Manganese +1020.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +80%
Contains more Selenium +577.8%

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 +885.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +1070.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.2%
Contains more Folate +193.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +227900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.154
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 18% 6% 15% 13% 18% 36% 20% 0% 30% 22% 39% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +885.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +1070.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.2%
Contains more Folate +193.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +227900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.154

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +26.8%
Contains more Other +21%
Contains more Protein +79.7%
Contains more Fats +1427.3%
Contains more Carbs +322.1%
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.46 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 4.02 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 1.5 g
4% 5% 17% 72%
Protein: 4.42 g
Fats: 5.04 g
Carbs: 16.97 g
Water: 72.33 g
Other: 1.24 g
Contains more Water +26.8%
Contains more Other +21%
Contains more Protein +79.7%
Contains more Fats +1427.3%
Contains more Carbs +322.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1872.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +274.1%
29% 24% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.147 g
54% 33% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.499 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.55 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1872.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +274.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth leaves Corn pudding Opinion
Net carbs 4.02g 15.77g Corn pudding
Protein 2.46g 4.42g Corn pudding
Fats 0.33g 5.04g Corn pudding
Carbs 4.02g 16.97g Corn pudding
Calories 23kcal 131kcal Corn pudding
Starch 8.68g Corn pudding
Sugar 6.59g Amaranth leaves
Fiber 1.2g Corn pudding
Calcium 215mg 39mg Amaranth leaves
Iron 2.32mg 0.53mg Amaranth leaves
Magnesium 55mg 15mg Amaranth leaves
Phosphorus 50mg 90mg Corn pudding
Potassium 611mg 176mg Amaranth leaves
Sodium 20mg 282mg Amaranth leaves
Zinc 0.9mg 0.48mg Amaranth leaves
Copper 0.162mg 0.043mg Amaranth leaves
Manganese 0.885mg 0.079mg Amaranth leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 6.1µg Corn pudding
Vitamin A 2917IU 296IU Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A RAE 146µg 57µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin E 0.27mg Corn pudding
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Corn pudding
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Corn pudding
Vitamin C 43.3mg 3.7mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.069mg Corn pudding
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.154mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B3 0.658mg 1.033mg Corn pudding
Vitamin B5 0.064mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B6 0.192mg 0.127mg Amaranth leaves
Folate 85µg 29µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Corn pudding
Vitamin K 1140µg 0.5µg Amaranth leaves
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.059mg Corn pudding
Threonine 0.099mg 0.169mg Corn pudding
Isoleucine 0.119mg 0.195mg Corn pudding
Leucine 0.195mg 0.438mg Corn pudding
Lysine 0.127mg 0.33mg Corn pudding
Methionine 0.036mg 0.114mg Corn pudding
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.216mg Corn pudding
Valine 0.137mg 0.255mg Corn pudding
Histidine 0.052mg 0.11mg Corn pudding
Cholesterol 0mg 72mg Amaranth leaves
Trans Fat 0g 0.093g Amaranth leaves
Saturated Fat 0.091g 2.451g Amaranth leaves
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g Corn pudding
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Corn pudding
Monounsaturated Fat 0.076g 1.499g Corn pudding
Polyunsaturated fat 0.147g 0.55g Corn pudding

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Amaranth leaves Corn pudding
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
18%
Corn pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Amaranth leaves
20%
Corn pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.36g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is relatively richer in minerals
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. Corn pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170492/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.