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Amaranth leaves vs. Olive — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Amaranth leaves and Olive?

  • Amaranth leaves are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Manganese, Folate, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium, yet Olive is richer in Iron.
  • Amaranth leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 949% higher.
  • Amaranth leaves contain less Sodium.

We used Amaranth leaves, raw and Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large) 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 +144.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1275%
Contains more Phosphorus +1566.7%
Contains more Potassium +7537.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +309.1%
Contains more Manganese +4325%
Contains more Iron +42.2%
Contains more Copper +54.9%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
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 27% 124% 3% 2% 1% 96% 6% 84% 3% 5%
Contains more Calcium +144.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1275%
Contains more Phosphorus +1566.7%
Contains more Potassium +7537.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +309.1%
Contains more Manganese +4325%
Contains more Iron +42.2%
Contains more Copper +54.9%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

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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Olive
Contains more Vitamin A +623.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +4711.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1678.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2033.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +81328.6%
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 25% 33% 0% 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 3% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +623.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +4711.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1678.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2033.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +81328.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +192.9%
Contains more Water +14.6%
Contains more Fats +3136.4%
Contains more Carbs +55.7%
Contains more Other +48.7%
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.46 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 4.02 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 1.5 g
11% 6% 80% 2%
Protein: 0.84 g
Fats: 10.68 g
Carbs: 6.26 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more Protein +192.9%
Contains more Water +14.6%
Contains more Fats +3136.4%
Contains more Carbs +55.7%
Contains more Other +48.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10278.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +519.7%
29% 24% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.147 g
14% 77% 9%
Saturated Fat: 1.415 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.888 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.911 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10278.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +519.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth leaves Olive Opinion
Net carbs 4.02g 3.06g Amaranth leaves
Protein 2.46g 0.84g Amaranth leaves
Fats 0.33g 10.68g Olive
Carbs 4.02g 6.26g Olive
Calories 23kcal 115kcal Olive
Fiber 3.2g Olive
Calcium 215mg 88mg Amaranth leaves
Iron 2.32mg 3.3mg Olive
Magnesium 55mg 4mg Amaranth leaves
Phosphorus 50mg 3mg Amaranth leaves
Potassium 611mg 8mg Amaranth leaves
Sodium 20mg 735mg Amaranth leaves
Zinc 0.9mg 0.22mg Amaranth leaves
Copper 0.162mg 0.251mg Olive
Manganese 0.885mg 0.02mg Amaranth leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 2917IU 403IU Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A RAE 146µg 20µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin E 1.65mg Olive
Vitamin C 43.3mg 0.9mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.003mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B3 0.658mg 0.037mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 0.015mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B6 0.192mg 0.009mg Amaranth leaves
Folate 85µg 0µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin K 1140µg 1.4µg Amaranth leaves
Tryptophan 0.031mg Amaranth leaves
Threonine 0.099mg 0.026mg Amaranth leaves
Isoleucine 0.119mg 0.031mg Amaranth leaves
Leucine 0.195mg 0.05mg Amaranth leaves
Lysine 0.127mg 0.032mg Amaranth leaves
Methionine 0.036mg 0.012mg Amaranth leaves
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.029mg Amaranth leaves
Valine 0.137mg 0.038mg Amaranth leaves
Histidine 0.052mg 0.023mg Amaranth leaves
Saturated Fat 0.091g 1.415g Amaranth leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.076g 7.888g Olive
Polyunsaturated fat 0.147g 0.911g Olive

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Amaranth leaves Olive
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
6%
Olive
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Amaranth leaves
35%
Olive

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 715mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.324g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Olive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169094/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.