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Amaranth leaves vs. Poblano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Amaranth leaves and Poblano

  • Amaranth leaves have more Vitamin C, while Poblano have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Potassium, Vitamin B5, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Poblano's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 257% higher.
  • Poblano contains 22 times less Vitamin C than Amaranth leaves. Amaranth leaves contain 43.3mg of Vitamin C, while Poblano contains 2mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Amaranth leaves, raw and Peppers, ancho, dried.

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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
2
:
8
Poblano
Poblano
Contains more Calcium +252.5%
Contains less Sodium -53.5%
Contains more Iron +371.1%
Contains more Magnesium +105.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +302%
Contains more Potassium +294.6%
Contains more Zinc +57.8%
Contains more Copper +213.6%
Contains more Manganese +44.5%
Contains more Selenium +222.2%
Amaranth leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 65% 87% 40% 22% 54% 3% 25% 54% 116% 5%
Poblano
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 410% 81% 87% 213% 6% 39% 170% 167% 16%
Contains more Calcium +252.5%
Contains less Sodium -53.5%
Contains more Iron +371.1%
Contains more Magnesium +105.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +302%
Contains more Potassium +294.6%
Contains more Zinc +57.8%
Contains more Copper +213.6%
Contains more Manganese +44.5%
Contains more Selenium +222.2%

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
3
:
6
Poblano
Poblano
Contains more Vitamin C +2065%
Contains more Folate +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +600.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +563%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1327.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +873.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3014.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1741.1%
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%
Poblano
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1227% 0% 0% 7% 45% 521% 121% 120% 816% 52% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +2065%
Contains more Folate +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +600.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +563%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1327.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +873.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3014.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1741.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
1
:
4
Poblano
Poblano
Contains more Water +305.2%
Contains more Protein +382.1%
Contains more Fats +2384.8%
Contains more Carbs +1179.1%
Contains more Other +292.7%
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
Poblano
12% 8% 51% 23% 6%
Protein: 11.86 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 51.42 g
Water: 22.63 g
Other: 5.89 g
Contains more Water +305.2%
Contains more Protein +382.1%
Contains more Fats +2384.8%
Contains more Carbs +1179.1%
Contains more Other +292.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
1
:
2
Poblano
Poblano
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +547.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2968.7%
Amaranth leaves
29% 24% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.147 g
Poblano
14% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.82 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.492 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.511 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +547.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2968.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth leaves Poblano Opinion
Net carbs 4.02g 29.82g Poblano
Protein 2.46g 11.86g Poblano
Fats 0.33g 8.2g Poblano
Carbs 4.02g 51.42g Poblano
Calories 23kcal 281kcal Poblano
Fiber 21.6g Poblano
Calcium 215mg 61mg Amaranth leaves
Iron 2.32mg 10.93mg Poblano
Magnesium 55mg 113mg Poblano
Phosphorus 50mg 201mg Poblano
Potassium 611mg 2411mg Poblano
Sodium 20mg 43mg Amaranth leaves
Zinc 0.9mg 1.42mg Poblano
Copper 0.162mg 0.508mg Poblano
Manganese 0.885mg 1.279mg Poblano
Selenium 0.9µg 2.9µg Poblano
Vitamin A 2917IU 20438IU Poblano
Vitamin A RAE 146µg 1022µg Poblano
Vitamin C 43.3mg 2mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.179mg Poblano
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 2.255mg Poblano
Vitamin B3 0.658mg 6.403mg Poblano
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 1.993mg Poblano
Vitamin B6 0.192mg 3.535mg Poblano
Folate 85µg 69µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin K 1140µg Amaranth leaves
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.155mg Poblano
Threonine 0.099mg 0.425mg Poblano
Isoleucine 0.119mg 0.373mg Poblano
Leucine 0.195mg 0.605mg Poblano
Lysine 0.127mg 0.515mg Poblano
Methionine 0.036mg 0.142mg Poblano
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.361mg Poblano
Valine 0.137mg 0.489mg Poblano
Histidine 0.052mg 0.232mg Poblano
Saturated Fat 0.091g 0.82g Amaranth leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.076g 0.492g Poblano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.147g 4.511g Poblano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth leaves Poblano
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
242%
Poblano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Amaranth leaves
120%
Poblano

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Poblano
Poblano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.729g)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is cheaper (difference - $7)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Poblano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169396/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.