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Amaranth leaves vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Amaranth leaves and Gratin?

  • Amaranth leaves are richer in Vitamin C, Manganese, Iron, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Magnesium, yet Gratin is richer in Phosphorus.
  • Amaranth leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 37% higher.
  • Amaranth leaves have 8 times more Folate than Gratin. Amaranth leaves have 85µg of Folate, while Gratin has 11µg.
  • Amaranth leaves contain less Sodium.

We used Amaranth leaves, raw and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter 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.
Contains more Calcium +80.7%
Contains more Iron +262.5%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Potassium +54.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Zinc +30.4%
Contains more Manganese +449.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +126%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Copper - 0.16
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 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Contains more Calcium +80.7%
Contains more Iron +262.5%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Potassium +54.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Zinc +30.4%
Contains more Manganese +449.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +126%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Copper - 0.16

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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Gratin
Contains more Vitamin A +1004.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +337.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.3%
Contains more Folate +672.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +504.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.174
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 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1004.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +337.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.3%
Contains more Folate +672.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +504.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.174

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +23.9%
Contains more Protein +105.7%
Contains more Fats +2200%
Contains more Carbs +180.3%
Contains more Other +38.7%
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.46 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 4.02 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 1.5 g
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more Water +23.9%
Contains more Protein +105.7%
Contains more Fats +2200%
Contains more Carbs +180.3%
Contains more Other +38.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2727.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.8%
29% 24% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.147 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2727.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth leaves Gratin Opinion
Net carbs 4.02g 9.47g Gratin
Protein 2.46g 5.06g Gratin
Fats 0.33g 7.59g Gratin
Carbs 4.02g 11.27g Gratin
Calories 23kcal 132kcal Gratin
Fiber 1.8g Gratin
Calcium 215mg 119mg Amaranth leaves
Iron 2.32mg 0.64mg Amaranth leaves
Magnesium 55mg 20mg Amaranth leaves
Phosphorus 50mg 113mg Gratin
Potassium 611mg 396mg Amaranth leaves
Sodium 20mg 433mg Amaranth leaves
Zinc 0.9mg 0.69mg Amaranth leaves
Copper 0.162mg 0.16mg Amaranth leaves
Manganese 0.885mg 0.161mg Amaranth leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 2.7µg Gratin
Vitamin A 2917IU 264IU Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A RAE 146µg 64µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin C 43.3mg 9.9mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.064mg Gratin
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.116mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B3 0.658mg 0.993mg Gratin
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 0.387mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.192mg 0.174mg Amaranth leaves
Folate 85µg 11µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin K 1140µg Amaranth leaves
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.07mg Gratin
Threonine 0.099mg 0.192mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.119mg 0.284mg Gratin
Leucine 0.195mg 0.443mg Gratin
Lysine 0.127mg 0.381mg Gratin
Methionine 0.036mg 0.117mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.254mg Gratin
Valine 0.137mg 0.325mg Gratin
Histidine 0.052mg 0.151mg Gratin
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Amaranth leaves
Saturated Fat 0.091g 4.733g Amaranth leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.076g 2.149g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.147g 0.276g Gratin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Amaranth leaves Gratin
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
15%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Amaranth leaves
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 413mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.642g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.