Amaranth leaves vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are amaranth leaves and leek different?
- Amaranth leaves have more vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese, calcium, potassium, vitamin B2, zinc, magnesium, and folate than leek.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for amaranth leaves is 911% higher.
- Amaranth leaves contain 8 times more zinc than leek. While amaranth leaves contain 0.9mg of zinc, leek contains only 0.12mg.
Amaranth leaves, raw and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +96.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +264.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +239.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +35% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +650% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +84% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.1% |
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 | +260.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +75.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +426.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2325.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +32.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +118.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.4% |
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:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
14.15 g
Water:
83 g
Other:
1.05 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +64% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +252% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.3g
~equal in
Water
~83g
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
0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.166 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1800% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12.9% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1140µg | 47µg | 911% |
| Vitamin C | 43.3mg | 12mg | 35% |
| Manganese | 0.885mg | 0.481mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 215mg | 59mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 611mg | 180mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.158mg | 0.03mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.9mg | 0.12mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 146µg | 83µg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.92mg | 6% | |
| Magnesium | 55mg | 28mg | 6% |
| Folate | 85µg | 64µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.162mg | 0.12mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.192mg | 0.233mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.32mg | 2.1mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 4.02g | 14.15g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.064mg | 0.14mg | 2% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.658mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 61kcal | 2% |
| Protein | 2.46g | 1.5g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 50mg | 35mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.33g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.02g | 12.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.9g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 20mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.091g | 0.04g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0.004g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.147g | 0.166g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.099mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.119mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.195mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.127mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.137mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.052mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
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
247%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Leek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (20 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.