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Amaranth leaves vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Amaranth leaves and Purslane

  • The amount of Manganese, Vitamin C, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Copper in Amaranth leaves are higher than in Purslane.
  • Amaranth leaves covers your daily Manganese needs 25% more than Purslane.
  • Purslane has 7 times less Folate than Amaranth leaves. Amaranth leaves have 85µg of Folate, while Purslane has 12µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Amaranth leaves, raw and Purslane, raw.

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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
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1
Purslane
Purslane
Contains more Calcium +230.8%
Contains more Iron +16.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.6%
Contains more Potassium +23.7%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Zinc +429.4%
Contains more Copper +43.4%
Contains more Manganese +192.1%
Contains more Magnesium +23.6%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
Amaranth leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 65% 87% 40% 22% 54% 3% 25% 54% 116% 5%
Purslane
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 75% 49% 19% 44% 6% 5% 38% 40% 5%
Contains more Calcium +230.8%
Contains more Iron +16.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.6%
Contains more Potassium +23.7%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Zinc +429.4%
Contains more Copper +43.4%
Contains more Manganese +192.1%
Contains more Magnesium +23.6%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

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
8
:
1
Purslane
Purslane
Contains more Vitamin A +121%
Contains more Vitamin C +106.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +163%
Contains more Folate +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.1%
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%
Purslane
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 80% 0% 0% 70% 12% 26% 9% 3% 17% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +121%
Contains more Vitamin C +106.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +163%
Contains more Folate +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
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2
Purslane
Purslane
Contains more Protein +21.2%
Contains more Carbs +18.6%
Contains more Other +10.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.36
Equal in Water - 92.86
Equal in Other - 1.36
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
Purslane
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 2.03 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 3.39 g
Water: 92.86 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more Protein +21.2%
Contains more Carbs +18.6%
Contains more Other +10.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.36
Equal in Water - 92.86
Equal in Other - 1.36

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth leaves Purslane Opinion
Net carbs 4.02g 3.39g Amaranth leaves
Protein 2.46g 2.03g Amaranth leaves
Fats 0.33g 0.36g Purslane
Carbs 4.02g 3.39g Amaranth leaves
Calories 23kcal 20kcal Amaranth leaves
Calcium 215mg 65mg Amaranth leaves
Iron 2.32mg 1.99mg Amaranth leaves
Magnesium 55mg 68mg Purslane
Phosphorus 50mg 44mg Amaranth leaves
Potassium 611mg 494mg Amaranth leaves
Sodium 20mg 45mg Amaranth leaves
Zinc 0.9mg 0.17mg Amaranth leaves
Copper 0.162mg 0.113mg Amaranth leaves
Manganese 0.885mg 0.303mg Amaranth leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 2917IU 1320IU Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A RAE 146µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin C 43.3mg 21mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.047mg Purslane
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.112mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B3 0.658mg 0.48mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 0.036mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B6 0.192mg 0.073mg Amaranth leaves
Folate 85µg 12µg 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 Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.076g Amaranth leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.147g Amaranth leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Amaranth leaves Purslane
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
19%
Purslane
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Amaranth leaves
30%
Purslane

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.091g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Purslane - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169274/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.