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Amaranth leaves vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Amaranth leaves and Parsnip

  • Amaranth leaves have more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, while Parsnip have more Vitamin B5.
  • Amaranth leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 931% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Amaranth leaves, raw and Parsnips, raw.

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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 +497.2%
Contains more Iron +293.2%
Contains more Magnesium +89.7%
Contains more Potassium +62.9%
Contains more Zinc +52.5%
Contains more Copper +35%
Contains more Manganese +58%
Contains more Phosphorus +42%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +100%
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 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Calcium +497.2%
Contains more Iron +293.2%
Contains more Magnesium +89.7%
Contains more Potassium +62.9%
Contains more Zinc +52.5%
Contains more Copper +35%
Contains more Manganese +58%
Contains more Phosphorus +42%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +100%

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 C +154.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +216%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +113.3%
Contains more Folate +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +4966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +837.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.7
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% 30% 0% 57% 23% 12% 14% 36% 21% 51% 0% 57%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +154.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +216%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +113.3%
Contains more Folate +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +4966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +837.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +105%
Contains more Water +15.3%
Contains more Other +53.1%
Contains more Carbs +347.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.46 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 4.02 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 1.5 g
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more Protein +105%
Contains more Water +15.3%
Contains more Other +53.1%
Contains more Carbs +347.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +212.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.4%
29% 24% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.147 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +212.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth leaves Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 4.02g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 2.46g 1.2g Amaranth leaves
Fats 0.33g 0.3g Amaranth leaves
Carbs 4.02g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 23kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Sugar 4.8g Amaranth leaves
Fiber 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 215mg 36mg Amaranth leaves
Iron 2.32mg 0.59mg Amaranth leaves
Magnesium 55mg 29mg Amaranth leaves
Phosphorus 50mg 71mg Parsnip
Potassium 611mg 375mg Amaranth leaves
Sodium 20mg 10mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.9mg 0.59mg Amaranth leaves
Copper 0.162mg 0.12mg Amaranth leaves
Manganese 0.885mg 0.56mg Amaranth leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 2917IU 0IU Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A RAE 146µg 0µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin E 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 43.3mg 17mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.05mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B3 0.658mg 0.7mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.192mg 0.09mg Amaranth leaves
Folate 85µg 67µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin K 1140µg 22.5µg Amaranth leaves
Tryptophan 0.031mg Amaranth leaves
Threonine 0.099mg Amaranth leaves
Isoleucine 0.119mg Amaranth leaves
Leucine 0.195mg Amaranth leaves
Lysine 0.127mg Amaranth leaves
Methionine 0.036mg Amaranth leaves
Phenylalanine 0.133mg Amaranth leaves
Valine 0.137mg Amaranth leaves
Histidine 0.052mg Amaranth leaves
Saturated Fat 0.091g 0.05g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.076g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.147g 0.047g Amaranth leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Amaranth leaves Parsnip
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
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Amaranth leaves
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
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 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. Parsnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170417/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.