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Amaranth leaves vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Amaranth leaves and Potato pancake

  • Amaranth leaves have more Vitamin K, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Potato pancake is higher in Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Amaranth leaves covers your daily Vitamin K needs 948% more than Potato pancake.
  • Potato pancake contains 7 times less Calcium than Amaranth leaves. Amaranth leaves contain 215mg of Calcium, while Potato pancake contains 32mg.
  • Amaranth leaves have less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Amaranth leaves, raw and Potato pancakes.

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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 +571.9%
Contains more Iron +38.9%
Contains more Magnesium +52.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Manganese +240.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +156%
Contains more Copper +11.1%
Contains more Selenium +888.9%
Equal in Potassium - 622
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 10% 63% 26% 55% 55% 100% 20% 60% 34% 49%
Contains more Calcium +571.9%
Contains more Iron +38.9%
Contains more Magnesium +52.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Manganese +240.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +156%
Contains more Copper +11.1%
Contains more Selenium +888.9%
Equal in Potassium - 622

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 +2481.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +56.9%
Contains more Folate +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +42122.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +485.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1082.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.173
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 7% 5% 9% 93% 40% 40% 32% 46% 104% 31% 37% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +2481.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +56.9%
Contains more Folate +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +42122.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +485.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1082.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.173

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +91.9%
Contains more Protein +147.2%
Contains more Fats +4372.7%
Contains more Carbs +591.8%
Contains more Other +138.7%
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.46 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 4.02 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 1.5 g
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more Water +91.9%
Contains more Protein +147.2%
Contains more Fats +4372.7%
Contains more Carbs +591.8%
Contains more Other +138.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4807.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5012.9%
29% 24% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.147 g
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.516 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4807.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5012.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth leaves Potato pancake Opinion
Net carbs 4.02g 24.51g Potato pancake
Protein 2.46g 6.08g Potato pancake
Fats 0.33g 14.76g Potato pancake
Carbs 4.02g 27.81g Potato pancake
Calories 23kcal 268kcal Potato pancake
Starch 20.88g Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g Potato pancake
Sugar 1.79g Amaranth leaves
Fiber 3.3g Potato pancake
Calcium 215mg 32mg Amaranth leaves
Iron 2.32mg 1.67mg Amaranth leaves
Magnesium 55mg 36mg Amaranth leaves
Phosphorus 50mg 128mg Potato pancake
Potassium 611mg 622mg Potato pancake
Sodium 20mg 764mg Amaranth leaves
Zinc 0.9mg 0.7mg Amaranth leaves
Copper 0.162mg 0.18mg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.885mg 0.26mg Amaranth leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 8.9µg Potato pancake
Vitamin A 2917IU 113IU Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A RAE 146µg 32µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin E 0.23mg Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Potato pancake
Vitamin C 43.3mg 27.6mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.158mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.173mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B3 0.658mg 1.672mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 0.757mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.192mg 0.448mg Potato pancake
Folate 85µg 41µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 1140µg 2.7µg Amaranth leaves
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.087mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.099mg 0.24mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.119mg 0.28mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.195mg 0.442mg Potato pancake
Lysine 0.127mg 0.389mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.036mg 0.137mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.3mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.137mg 0.369mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.052mg 0.141mg Potato pancake
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Amaranth leaves
Saturated Fat 0.091g 2.496g Amaranth leaves
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Potato pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.076g 3.73g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.147g 7.516g Potato pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth leaves Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Amaranth leaves
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 744mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.405g)
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 minerals?
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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 pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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