Amaranth leaves vs. Edamame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between amaranth leaves and edamame
- Amaranth leaves have more vitamin K, vitamin C, calcium, vitamin A, and vitamin B6; however, edamame is higher in folate, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5.
- Amaranth leaves cover your daily vitamin K needs 928% more than edamame.
- Edamame contains 10 times less vitamin A than amaranth leaves. Amaranth leaves contain 146µg of vitamin A, while edamame contains 15µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Amaranth leaves, raw and Edamame, frozen, prepared.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +241.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +113% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +52.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +238% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +609.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +873.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +92% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4169.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +640.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +517.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +265.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.46 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
4.02 g
Water:
91.69 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
11.91 g
Fats:
5.2 g
Carbs:
8.91 g
Water:
72.77 g
Other:
1.21 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +26% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +384.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1475.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +121.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.091 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.147 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.62 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.282 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.156 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1586.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1366.7% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1140µg | 26.7µg | 928% |
| Folate | 85µg | 311µg | 57% |
| Vitamin C | 43.3mg | 6.1mg | 41% |
| Fiber | 5.2g | 21% | |
| Copper | 0.162mg | 0.345mg | 20% |
| Protein | 2.46g | 11.91g | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 50mg | 169mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 146µg | 15µg | 15% |
| Calcium | 215mg | 63mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.2mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.147g | 2.156g | 13% |
| Choline | 56.3mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.192mg | 0.1mg | 7% |
| Fats | 0.33g | 5.2g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.064mg | 0.395mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.885mg | 1.024mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 611mg | 436mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.68mg | 5% | |
| Calories | 23kcal | 121kcal | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.9mg | 1.37mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.076g | 1.282g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.091g | 0.62g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.658mg | 0.915mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 4.02g | 8.91g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 55mg | 64mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.51g | 1% | |
| Iron | 2.32mg | 2.27mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.02g | 3.71g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.18g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.8µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.158mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.099mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.119mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.195mg | 0.745mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.127mg | 0.745mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.488mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.137mg | 0.324mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.052mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.358g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.789g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edamame contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth leaves is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.529g)
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 minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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