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Amaranth leaves vs. Lotus root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Amaranth leaves and Lotus root?

  • Amaranth leaves are higher in Manganese, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Magnesium, yet Lotus root is higher in Vitamin B1, Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Amaranth leaves' daily need coverage for Manganese is 27% more.

We used Amaranth leaves, raw and Lotus root, raw types 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 Calcium +377.8%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +139.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +130.8%
Contains more Manganese +239.1%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Copper +58.6%
Equal in Potassium - 556
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 14% 44% 17% 43% 50% 6% 11% 86% 35% 4%
Contains more Calcium +377.8%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +139.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +130.8%
Contains more Manganese +239.1%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Copper +58.6%
Equal in Potassium - 556

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 B3 +64.5%
Contains more Folate +553.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +492.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +489.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.4%
Equal in Vitamin C - 44
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% 147% 40% 51% 8% 23% 60% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.5%
Contains more Folate +553.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +492.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +489.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.4%
Equal in Vitamin C - 44

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +230%
Contains more Water +15.9%
Contains more Other +54.6%
Contains more Carbs +328.6%
Equal in Protein - 2.6
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.46 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 4.02 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 1.5 g
3% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 17.23 g
Water: 79.1 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more Fats +230%
Contains more Water +15.9%
Contains more Other +54.6%
Contains more Carbs +328.6%
Equal in Protein - 2.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +280%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +635%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67%
29% 24% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.147 g
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.02 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +280%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +635%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth leaves Lotus root Opinion
Net carbs 4.02g 12.33g Lotus root
Protein 2.46g 2.6g Lotus root
Fats 0.33g 0.1g Amaranth leaves
Carbs 4.02g 17.23g Lotus root
Calories 23kcal 74kcal Lotus root
Fiber 4.9g Lotus root
Calcium 215mg 45mg Amaranth leaves
Iron 2.32mg 1.16mg Amaranth leaves
Magnesium 55mg 23mg Amaranth leaves
Phosphorus 50mg 100mg Lotus root
Potassium 611mg 556mg Amaranth leaves
Sodium 20mg 40mg Amaranth leaves
Zinc 0.9mg 0.39mg Amaranth leaves
Copper 0.162mg 0.257mg Lotus root
Manganese 0.885mg 0.261mg Amaranth leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A 2917IU 0IU Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A RAE 146µg 0µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin C 43.3mg 44mg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.16mg Lotus root
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.22mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.658mg 0.4mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 0.377mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.192mg 0.258mg Lotus root
Folate 85µg 13µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin K 1140µg Amaranth leaves
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.02mg Amaranth leaves
Threonine 0.099mg 0.051mg Amaranth leaves
Isoleucine 0.119mg 0.054mg Amaranth leaves
Leucine 0.195mg 0.069mg Amaranth leaves
Lysine 0.127mg 0.094mg Amaranth leaves
Methionine 0.036mg 0.022mg Amaranth leaves
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.047mg Amaranth leaves
Valine 0.137mg 0.055mg Amaranth leaves
Histidine 0.052mg 0.038mg Amaranth leaves
Saturated Fat 0.091g 0.03g Lotus root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.076g 0.02g Amaranth leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.147g 0.02g Amaranth leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Amaranth leaves Lotus root
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
28%
Lotus root
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Amaranth leaves
30%
Lotus root

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.061g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Lotus root - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169250/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.