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Amaranth leaves vs. Endive — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Amaranth leaves and Endive?

  • Amaranth leaves are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Manganese, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Potassium, yet Endive is richer in Vitamin B5, and Folate.
  • Amaranth leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 758% higher.
  • Amaranth leaves have 10 times more Vitamin B6 than Endive. Amaranth leaves have 0.192mg of Vitamin B6, while Endive has 0.02mg.

We used Amaranth leaves, raw and Endive, raw 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.
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
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0
Endive
Endive
Contains more Calcium +313.5%
Contains more Iron +179.5%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.6%
Contains more Potassium +94.6%
Contains more Zinc +13.9%
Contains more Copper +63.6%
Contains more Manganese +110.7%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Equal in Sodium - 22
Amaranth leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 65% 87% 40% 22% 54% 3% 25% 54% 116% 5%
Endive
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 32% 11% 12% 28% 3% 22% 33% 55% 2%
Contains more Calcium +313.5%
Contains more Iron +179.5%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.6%
Contains more Potassium +94.6%
Contains more Zinc +13.9%
Contains more Copper +63.6%
Contains more Manganese +110.7%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Equal in Sodium - 22

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.
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
6
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4
Endive
Endive
Contains more Vitamin A +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +566.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +860%
Contains more Vitamin K +393.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1306.3%
Contains more Folate +67.1%
Amaranth leaves
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%
Endive
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 131% 9% 0% 22% 20% 18% 8% 54% 5% 107% 0% 578%
Contains more Vitamin A +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +566.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +860%
Contains more Vitamin K +393.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1306.3%
Contains more Folate +67.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
4
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1
Endive
Endive
Contains more Protein +96.8%
Contains more Fats +65%
Contains more Carbs +20%
Equal in Water - 93.79
Equal in Other - 1.41
Amaranth leaves
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.46 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 4.02 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 1.5 g
Endive
3% 94%
Protein: 1.25 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 93.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Contains more Protein +96.8%
Contains more Fats +65%
Contains more Carbs +20%
Equal in Water - 93.79
Equal in Other - 1.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
2
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1
Endive
Endive
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.3%
Amaranth leaves
29% 24% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.147 g
Endive
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth leaves Endive Opinion
Net carbs 4.02g 0.25g Amaranth leaves
Protein 2.46g 1.25g Amaranth leaves
Fats 0.33g 0.2g Amaranth leaves
Carbs 4.02g 3.35g Amaranth leaves
Calories 23kcal 17kcal Amaranth leaves
Sugar 0.25g Amaranth leaves
Fiber 3.1g Endive
Calcium 215mg 52mg Amaranth leaves
Iron 2.32mg 0.83mg Amaranth leaves
Magnesium 55mg 15mg Amaranth leaves
Phosphorus 50mg 28mg Amaranth leaves
Potassium 611mg 314mg Amaranth leaves
Sodium 20mg 22mg Amaranth leaves
Zinc 0.9mg 0.79mg Amaranth leaves
Copper 0.162mg 0.099mg Amaranth leaves
Manganese 0.885mg 0.42mg Amaranth leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A 2917IU 2167IU Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A RAE 146µg 108µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin E 0.44mg Endive
Vitamin C 43.3mg 6.5mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.08mg Endive
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.075mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B3 0.658mg 0.4mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 0.9mg Endive
Vitamin B6 0.192mg 0.02mg Amaranth leaves
Folate 85µg 142µg Endive
Vitamin K 1140µg 231µg Amaranth leaves
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.005mg Amaranth leaves
Threonine 0.099mg 0.05mg Amaranth leaves
Isoleucine 0.119mg 0.072mg Amaranth leaves
Leucine 0.195mg 0.098mg Amaranth leaves
Lysine 0.127mg 0.063mg Amaranth leaves
Methionine 0.036mg 0.014mg Amaranth leaves
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.053mg Amaranth leaves
Valine 0.137mg 0.063mg Amaranth leaves
Histidine 0.052mg 0.023mg Amaranth leaves
Saturated Fat 0.091g 0.048g Endive
Monounsaturated Fat 0.076g 0.004g Amaranth leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.147g 0.087g Amaranth leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth leaves Endive
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
278%
Amaranth leaves
79%
Endive
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Amaranth leaves
21%
Endive

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Endive
Endive is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Endive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168412/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.