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Amaranth leaves vs. Onion rings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Amaranth leaves and Onion rings different?

  • Amaranth leaves are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Potassium, Iron, and Folate, however, Onion rings is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Amaranth leaves is 922% higher.
  • Amaranth leaves have less Sodium.

Amaranth leaves, raw and Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven 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.
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
8
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2
Onion rings
Onion rings
Contains more Calcium +593.5%
Contains more Iron +85.6%
Contains more Magnesium +223.5%
Contains more Potassium +396.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +114.3%
Contains more Copper +121.9%
Contains more Manganese +154.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +42%
Contains more Selenium +522.2%
Amaranth leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 65% 87% 40% 22% 54% 3% 25% 54% 116% 5%
Onion rings
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 47% 13% 31% 11% 49% 12% 25% 46% 31%
Contains more Calcium +593.5%
Contains more Iron +85.6%
Contains more Magnesium +223.5%
Contains more Potassium +396.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +114.3%
Contains more Copper +121.9%
Contains more Manganese +154.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +42%
Contains more Selenium +522.2%

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.
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
6
:
4
Onion rings
Onion rings
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2606.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.1%
Contains more Folate +157.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +3243.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +585.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +359.4%
Amaranth leaves
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%
Onion rings
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 6% 47% 27% 26% 18% 27% 25% 0% 86%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2606.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.1%
Contains more Folate +157.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +3243.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +585.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +359.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
2
:
3
Onion rings
Onion rings
Contains more Water +97.7%
Contains more Protein +68.3%
Contains more Fats +4233.3%
Contains more Carbs +740.5%
Equal in Other - 1.4
Amaranth leaves
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.46 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 4.02 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 1.5 g
Onion rings
4% 14% 34% 46%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 33.79 g
Water: 46.37 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Water +97.7%
Contains more Protein +68.3%
Contains more Fats +4233.3%
Contains more Carbs +740.5%
Equal in Other - 1.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
1
:
2
Onion rings
Onion rings
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3847.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5092.5%
Amaranth leaves
29% 24% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.147 g
Onion rings
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.633 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3847.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5092.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth leaves Onion rings Opinion
Net carbs 4.02g 31.59g Onion rings
Protein 2.46g 4.14g Onion rings
Fats 0.33g 14.3g Onion rings
Carbs 4.02g 33.79g Onion rings
Calories 23kcal 276kcal Onion rings
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Fructose 1.26g Onion rings
Sugar 5.1g Amaranth leaves
Fiber 2.2g Onion rings
Calcium 215mg 31mg Amaranth leaves
Iron 2.32mg 1.25mg Amaranth leaves
Magnesium 55mg 17mg Amaranth leaves
Phosphorus 50mg 71mg Onion rings
Potassium 611mg 123mg Amaranth leaves
Sodium 20mg 370mg Amaranth leaves
Zinc 0.9mg 0.42mg Amaranth leaves
Copper 0.162mg 0.073mg Amaranth leaves
Manganese 0.885mg 0.348mg Amaranth leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 5.6µg Onion rings
Vitamin A 2917IU 0IU Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A RAE 146µg 0µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin E 0.46mg Onion rings
Vitamin C 43.3mg 1.6mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.185mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.116mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B3 0.658mg 1.349mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 0.294mg Onion rings
Vitamin B6 0.192mg 0.117mg Amaranth leaves
Folate 85µg 33µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin K 1140µg 34.1µg Amaranth leaves
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.07mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.099mg 0.15mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.119mg 0.214mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.195mg 0.35mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.127mg 0.151mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.036mg 0.081mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.243mg Onion rings
Valine 0.137mg 0.216mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.052mg 0.109mg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0g 0.053g Amaranth leaves
Saturated Fat 0.091g 2.137g Amaranth leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.076g 3g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 0.147g 7.633g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g Onion rings
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g Onion rings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth leaves Onion rings
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
22%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Amaranth leaves
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.046g)
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 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 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. Onion rings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170415/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.