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Amaranth leaves vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Amaranth leaves and Pumpkin?

  • Amaranth leaves are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Manganese, Iron, Calcium, Folate, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Magnesium, yet Pumpkin is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Amaranth leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 949% higher.
  • Amaranth leaves have 14 times more Calcium than Pumpkin. Amaranth leaves have 215mg of Calcium, while Pumpkin has 15mg.

We used Amaranth leaves, raw and Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this comparison.

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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 +307%
Contains more Magnesium +511.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +165.7%
Contains more Zinc +291.3%
Contains more Copper +78%
Contains more Manganese +894.4%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -95%
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% 22% 7% 13% 21% 1% 7% 31% 12% 2%
Contains more Calcium +1333.3%
Contains more Iron +307%
Contains more Magnesium +511.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +165.7%
Contains more Zinc +291.3%
Contains more Copper +78%
Contains more Manganese +894.4%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -95%

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 C +821.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +336.4%
Contains more Folate +844.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +142400%
Contains more Vitamin A +97.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +214.1%
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 346% 16% 0% 16% 8% 18% 8% 13% 11% 7% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin C +821.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +336.4%
Contains more Folate +844.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +142400%
Contains more Vitamin A +97.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +214.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +241.7%
Contains more Fats +371.4%
Contains more Other +141.9%
Contains more Carbs +21.9%
Equal in Water - 93.69
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.46 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 4.02 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 1.5 g
5% 94%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 4.9 g
Water: 93.69 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +241.7%
Contains more Fats +371.4%
Contains more Other +141.9%
Contains more Carbs +21.9%
Equal in Water - 93.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +744.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3575%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.3%
29% 24% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.147 g
74% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +744.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3575%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.3%

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 Pumpkin
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 Pumpkin Opinion
Net carbs 4.02g 3.8g Amaranth leaves
Protein 2.46g 0.72g Amaranth leaves
Fats 0.33g 0.07g Amaranth leaves
Carbs 4.02g 4.9g Pumpkin
Calories 23kcal 20kcal Amaranth leaves
Sugar 2.08g Amaranth leaves
Fiber 1.1g Pumpkin
Calcium 215mg 15mg Amaranth leaves
Iron 2.32mg 0.57mg Amaranth leaves
Magnesium 55mg 9mg Amaranth leaves
Phosphorus 50mg 30mg Amaranth leaves
Potassium 611mg 230mg Amaranth leaves
Sodium 20mg 1mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.9mg 0.23mg Amaranth leaves
Copper 0.162mg 0.091mg Amaranth leaves
Manganese 0.885mg 0.089mg Amaranth leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A 2917IU 5755IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 146µg 288µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 0.8mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 43.3mg 4.7mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.031mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.078mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B3 0.658mg 0.413mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 0.201mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 0.192mg 0.044mg Amaranth leaves
Folate 85µg 9µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin K 1140µg 0.8µg Amaranth leaves
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.009mg Amaranth leaves
Threonine 0.099mg 0.021mg Amaranth leaves
Isoleucine 0.119mg 0.023mg Amaranth leaves
Leucine 0.195mg 0.034mg Amaranth leaves
Lysine 0.127mg 0.039mg Amaranth leaves
Methionine 0.036mg 0.008mg Amaranth leaves
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.023mg Amaranth leaves
Valine 0.137mg 0.025mg Amaranth leaves
Histidine 0.052mg 0.011mg Amaranth leaves
Saturated Fat 0.091g 0.037g Pumpkin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.076g 0.009g Amaranth leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.147g 0.004g Amaranth leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Amaranth leaves Pumpkin
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
37%
Pumpkin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Amaranth leaves
11%
Pumpkin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.054g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168449/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.