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Amaranth leaves vs. Radish seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Amaranth leaves and Radish seeds different?

  • Amaranth leaves are higher in Manganese, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Radish seeds are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Amaranth leaves is 27% higher.
  • Amaranth leaves contain 7 times more Vitamin A RAE than Radish seeds. While Amaranth leaves contain 146µg of Vitamin A RAE, Radish seeds contain only 20µg.

Amaranth leaves, raw and Radish seeds, sprouted, raw are the varieties used 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
Radish seeds
Radish seeds
Contains more Calcium +321.6%
Contains more Iron +169.8%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +610.5%
Contains more Zinc +60.7%
Contains more Copper +35%
Contains more Manganese +240.4%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +126%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Amaranth leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 65% 87% 40% 22% 54% 3% 25% 54% 116% 5%
Radish seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 33% 32% 49% 8% 1% 16% 40% 34% 4%
Contains more Calcium +321.6%
Contains more Iron +169.8%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +610.5%
Contains more Zinc +60.7%
Contains more Copper +35%
Contains more Manganese +240.4%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +126%
Contains less Sodium -70%

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
4
:
5
Radish seeds
Radish seeds
Contains more Vitamin A +646%
Contains more Vitamin C +49.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +333.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1045.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.4%
Contains more Folate +11.8%
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%
Radish seeds
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 24% 0% 0% 97% 26% 24% 54% 44% 66% 72% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +646%
Contains more Vitamin C +49.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +333.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1045.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.4%
Contains more Folate +11.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
3
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2
Radish seeds
Radish seeds
Contains more Carbs +11.7%
Contains more Protein +54.9%
Contains more Fats +666.7%
Equal in Water - 90.07
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
Radish seeds
4% 3% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.81 g
Fats: 2.53 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +11.7%
Contains more Protein +54.9%
Contains more Fats +666.7%
Equal in Water - 90.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
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2
Radish seeds
Radish seeds
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +451.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +676.2%
Amaranth leaves
29% 24% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.147 g
Radish seeds
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.767 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.419 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.141 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +451.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +676.2%

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 Radish seeds
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
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 Radish seeds Opinion
Net carbs 4.02g 3.6g Amaranth leaves
Protein 2.46g 3.81g Radish seeds
Fats 0.33g 2.53g Radish seeds
Carbs 4.02g 3.6g Amaranth leaves
Calories 23kcal 43kcal Radish seeds
Calcium 215mg 51mg Amaranth leaves
Iron 2.32mg 0.86mg Amaranth leaves
Magnesium 55mg 44mg Amaranth leaves
Phosphorus 50mg 113mg Radish seeds
Potassium 611mg 86mg Amaranth leaves
Sodium 20mg 6mg Radish seeds
Zinc 0.9mg 0.56mg Amaranth leaves
Copper 0.162mg 0.12mg Amaranth leaves
Manganese 0.885mg 0.26mg Amaranth leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.6µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A 2917IU 391IU Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A RAE 146µg 20µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin C 43.3mg 28.9mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.102mg Radish seeds
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.103mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B3 0.658mg 2.853mg Radish seeds
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 0.733mg Radish seeds
Vitamin B6 0.192mg 0.285mg Radish seeds
Folate 85µg 95µg Radish seeds
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 0.767g Amaranth leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.076g 0.419g Radish seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.147g 1.141g Radish seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Amaranth leaves Radish seeds
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
34%
Radish seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Amaranth leaves
23%
Radish seeds

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Radish seeds
Radish seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.676g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. Radish seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170095/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.