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Amaranth leaves vs. Hearts of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Amaranth leaves and Hearts of palm

  • Amaranth leaves have more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Folate, and Vitamin B2, however, Hearts of palm have more Manganese, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Amaranth leaves is 39% higher.
  • Amaranth leaves are lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Amaranth leaves, raw and Hearts of palm, canned.

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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 +270.7%
Contains more Magnesium +44.7%
Contains more Potassium +245.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Copper +21.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +34.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +30%
Contains more Zinc +27.8%
Contains more Manganese +57.5%
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 18% 118% 28% 28% 16% 56% 32% 45% 182% 4%
Contains more Calcium +270.7%
Contains more Magnesium +44.7%
Contains more Potassium +245.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Copper +21.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +34.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +30%
Contains more Zinc +27.8%
Contains more Manganese +57.5%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +448.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +177.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +772.7%
Contains more Folate +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.9%
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 0% 0% 0% 27% 3% 14% 9% 8% 6% 30% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +448.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +177.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +772.7%
Contains more Folate +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +87.9%
Contains more Carbs +14.9%
Contains more Other +36%
Equal in Protein - 2.52
Equal in Water - 90.2
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.46 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 4.02 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 1.5 g
3% 5% 90% 2%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 4.62 g
Water: 90.2 g
Other: 2.04 g
Contains more Fats +87.9%
Contains more Carbs +14.9%
Contains more Other +36%
Equal in Protein - 2.52
Equal in Water - 90.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -30%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.4%
29% 24% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.147 g
30% 24% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.202 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.4%

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 Hearts of palm
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth leaves Hearts of palm Opinion
Net carbs 4.02g 2.22g Amaranth leaves
Protein 2.46g 2.52g Hearts of palm
Fats 0.33g 0.62g Hearts of palm
Carbs 4.02g 4.62g Hearts of palm
Calories 23kcal 28kcal Hearts of palm
Fiber 2.4g Hearts of palm
Calcium 215mg 58mg Amaranth leaves
Iron 2.32mg 3.13mg Hearts of palm
Magnesium 55mg 38mg Amaranth leaves
Phosphorus 50mg 65mg Hearts of palm
Potassium 611mg 177mg Amaranth leaves
Sodium 20mg 426mg Amaranth leaves
Zinc 0.9mg 1.15mg Hearts of palm
Copper 0.162mg 0.133mg Amaranth leaves
Manganese 0.885mg 1.394mg Hearts of palm
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A 2917IU 0IU Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A RAE 146µg 0µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin C 43.3mg 7.9mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.011mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.057mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B3 0.658mg 0.437mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 0.126mg Hearts of palm
Vitamin B6 0.192mg 0.022mg Amaranth leaves
Folate 85µg 39µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin K 1140µg Amaranth leaves
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.023mg Amaranth leaves
Threonine 0.099mg 0.097mg Amaranth leaves
Isoleucine 0.119mg 0.101mg Amaranth leaves
Leucine 0.195mg 0.169mg Amaranth leaves
Lysine 0.127mg 0.091mg Amaranth leaves
Methionine 0.036mg 0.042mg Hearts of palm
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.098mg Amaranth leaves
Valine 0.137mg 0.114mg Amaranth leaves
Histidine 0.052mg 0.055mg Hearts of palm
Saturated Fat 0.091g 0.13g Amaranth leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.076g 0.103g Hearts of palm
Polyunsaturated fat 0.147g 0.202g Hearts of palm

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth leaves Hearts of palm
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
8%
Hearts of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Amaranth leaves
52%
Hearts of palm

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 406mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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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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. Hearts of palm - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168569/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.