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Amaranth leaves vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Amaranth leaves and Corn

  • Amaranth leaves have more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Manganese, Iron, Calcium, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, and Potassium, while Corn have more Vitamin B5.
  • Amaranth leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 950% higher.
  • Corn contains 72 times less Calcium than Amaranth leaves. Amaranth leaves contain 215mg of Calcium, while Corn contains 3mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Amaranth leaves, raw and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 +7066.7%
Contains more Iron +415.6%
Contains more Magnesium +111.5%
Contains more Potassium +180.3%
Contains more Zinc +45.2%
Contains more Copper +230.6%
Contains more Manganese +429.9%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +54%
Contains less Sodium -95%
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 1% 17% 19% 33% 20% 1% 17% 17% 22% 2%
Contains more Calcium +7066.7%
Contains more Iron +415.6%
Contains more Magnesium +111.5%
Contains more Potassium +180.3%
Contains more Zinc +45.2%
Contains more Copper +230.6%
Contains more Manganese +429.9%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +54%
Contains less Sodium -95%

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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Corn
Contains more Vitamin A +1009.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +687.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +177.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.1%
Contains more Folate +269.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +284900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1137.5%
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% 2% 0% 19% 24% 14% 32% 48% 33% 18% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1009.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +687.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +177.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.1%
Contains more Folate +269.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +284900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1137.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +24.9%
Contains more Other +114.3%
Contains more Protein +38.6%
Contains more Fats +354.5%
Contains more Carbs +421.9%
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.46 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 4.02 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 1.5 g
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Water +24.9%
Contains more Other +114.3%
Contains more Protein +38.6%
Contains more Fats +354.5%
Contains more Carbs +421.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +392.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +310.2%
29% 24% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.147 g
17% 32% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.374 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +392.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +310.2%

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 Corn
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Corn Opinion
Net carbs 4.02g 18.58g Corn
Protein 2.46g 3.41g Corn
Fats 0.33g 1.5g Corn
Carbs 4.02g 20.98g Corn
Calories 23kcal 96kcal Corn
Starch 7.17g Corn
Fructose 0.79g Corn
Sugar 4.54g Amaranth leaves
Fiber 2.4g Corn
Calcium 215mg 3mg Amaranth leaves
Iron 2.32mg 0.45mg Amaranth leaves
Magnesium 55mg 26mg Amaranth leaves
Phosphorus 50mg 77mg Corn
Potassium 611mg 218mg Amaranth leaves
Sodium 20mg 1mg Corn
Zinc 0.9mg 0.62mg Amaranth leaves
Copper 0.162mg 0.049mg Amaranth leaves
Manganese 0.885mg 0.167mg Amaranth leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A 2917IU 263IU Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A RAE 146µg 13µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin E 0.09mg Corn
Vitamin C 43.3mg 5.5mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.093mg Corn
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.057mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B3 0.658mg 1.683mg Corn
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 0.792mg Corn
Vitamin B6 0.192mg 0.139mg Amaranth leaves
Folate 85µg 23µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin K 1140µg 0.4µg Amaranth leaves
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.023mg Amaranth leaves
Threonine 0.099mg 0.133mg Corn
Isoleucine 0.119mg 0.133mg Corn
Leucine 0.195mg 0.358mg Corn
Lysine 0.127mg 0.141mg Corn
Methionine 0.036mg 0.069mg Corn
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.155mg Corn
Valine 0.137mg 0.191mg Corn
Histidine 0.052mg 0.091mg Corn
Saturated Fat 0.091g 0.197g Amaranth leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.076g 0.374g Corn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.147g 0.603g Corn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth leaves Corn
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
17%
Corn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Amaranth leaves
14%
Corn

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.106g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/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.