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Amaranth leaves vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Amaranth leaves and Potato?

  • Amaranth leaves are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium, yet Potato is higher in Vitamin B6.
  • Amaranth leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 948% more.
  • Amaranth leaves have 146 times more Vitamin A RAE than Potato. While Amaranth leaves have 146µg of Vitamin A RAE, Potato has only 1µg.

We used Amaranth leaves, raw and Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt types 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
Potato
Potato
Contains more Calcium +1333.3%
Contains more Iron +114.8%
Contains more Magnesium +96.4%
Contains more Potassium +14.2%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +37.3%
Contains more Manganese +304.1%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Amaranth leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 65% 87% 40% 22% 54% 3% 25% 54% 116% 5%
Potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Contains more Calcium +1333.3%
Contains more Iron +114.8%
Contains more Magnesium +96.4%
Contains more Potassium +14.2%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +37.3%
Contains more Manganese +304.1%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains less Sodium -50%

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
5
:
5
Potato
Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +29070%
Contains more Vitamin C +351%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +229.2%
Contains more Folate +203.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +56900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +487.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62%
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%
Potato
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +29070%
Contains more Vitamin C +351%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +229.2%
Contains more Folate +203.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +56900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +487.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
3
:
2
Potato
Potato
Contains more Fats +153.8%
Contains more Water +22.4%
Contains more Other +12.8%
Contains more Carbs +426.1%
Equal in Protein - 2.5
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
Potato
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 g
Contains more Fats +153.8%
Contains more Water +22.4%
Contains more Other +12.8%
Contains more Carbs +426.1%
Equal in Protein - 2.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
2
:
1
Potato
Potato
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2433.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +157.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.6%
Amaranth leaves
29% 24% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.147 g
Potato
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2433.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +157.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.6%

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 Potato
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Potato Opinion
Net carbs 4.02g 18.95g Potato
Protein 2.46g 2.5g Potato
Fats 0.33g 0.13g Amaranth leaves
Carbs 4.02g 21.15g Potato
Calories 23kcal 93kcal Potato
Starch 17.27g Potato
Fructose 0.34g Potato
Sugar 1.18g Amaranth leaves
Fiber 2.2g Potato
Calcium 215mg 15mg Amaranth leaves
Iron 2.32mg 1.08mg Amaranth leaves
Magnesium 55mg 28mg Amaranth leaves
Phosphorus 50mg 70mg Potato
Potassium 611mg 535mg Amaranth leaves
Sodium 20mg 10mg Potato
Zinc 0.9mg 0.36mg Amaranth leaves
Copper 0.162mg 0.118mg Amaranth leaves
Manganese 0.885mg 0.219mg Amaranth leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.4µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A 2917IU 10IU Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A RAE 146µg 1µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin E 0.04mg Potato
Vitamin C 43.3mg 9.6mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.064mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.048mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B3 0.658mg 1.41mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 0.376mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.192mg 0.311mg Potato
Folate 85µg 28µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin K 1140µg 2µg Amaranth leaves
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.025mg Amaranth leaves
Threonine 0.099mg 0.081mg Amaranth leaves
Isoleucine 0.119mg 0.08mg Amaranth leaves
Leucine 0.195mg 0.119mg Amaranth leaves
Lysine 0.127mg 0.13mg Potato
Methionine 0.036mg 0.038mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.099mg Amaranth leaves
Valine 0.137mg 0.125mg Amaranth leaves
Histidine 0.052mg 0.042mg Amaranth leaves
Saturated Fat 0.091g 0.034g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.076g 0.003g Amaranth leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.147g 0.057g Amaranth leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.057g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/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.