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

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Summary of differences between Amaranth leaves and Potato wedges

  • Amaranth leaves have more Vitamin C, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Potassium, while Potato wedges have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Amaranth leaves covers your daily need of Vitamin C 36% more than Potato wedges.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Amaranth leaves, raw and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen.

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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 +1333.3%
Contains more Iron +231.4%
Contains more Magnesium +189.5%
Contains more Potassium +55.1%
Contains less Sodium -59.2%
Contains more Zinc +143.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +74%
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 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1333.3%
Contains more Iron +231.4%
Contains more Magnesium +189.5%
Contains more Potassium +55.1%
Contains less Sodium -59.2%
Contains more Zinc +143.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +74%

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 +286.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +295%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.3%
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% 0% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +286.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +295%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +34.2%
Contains more Other +15.4%
Contains more Fats +566.7%
Contains more Carbs +534.3%
Equal in Protein - 2.7
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.46 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 4.02 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 1.5 g
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Water +34.2%
Contains more Other +15.4%
Contains more Fats +566.7%
Contains more Carbs +534.3%
Equal in Protein - 2.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1809.2%
29% 24% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.147 g
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1809.2%

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 wedges
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 Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 4.02g 23.5g Potato wedges
Protein 2.46g 2.7g Potato wedges
Fats 0.33g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 4.02g 25.5g Potato wedges
Calories 23kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g Amaranth leaves
Fiber 2g Potato wedges
Calcium 215mg 15mg Amaranth leaves
Iron 2.32mg 0.7mg Amaranth leaves
Magnesium 55mg 19mg Amaranth leaves
Phosphorus 50mg 87mg Potato wedges
Potassium 611mg 394mg Amaranth leaves
Sodium 20mg 49mg Amaranth leaves
Zinc 0.9mg 0.37mg Amaranth leaves
Copper 0.162mg Amaranth leaves
Manganese 0.885mg Amaranth leaves
Selenium 0.9µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A 2917IU 0IU Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A RAE 146µg 0µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin C 43.3mg 11.2mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.1mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.04mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B3 0.658mg 1.54mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.064mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B6 0.192mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Folate 85µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin K 1140µg 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 0.55g Amaranth leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.076g 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.147g 0.102g Amaranth leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Amaranth leaves Potato wedges
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
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Amaranth leaves
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.459g)
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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.