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Amaranth leaves vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Amaranth leaves and Spelt

  • Amaranth leaves have more Vitamin C, Calcium, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6, however, Spelt have more Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Amaranth leaves is 48% higher.

Food types used in this article are Amaranth leaves, raw and Spelt, cooked.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 65% 54% 87% 54% 25% 21% 2.6% 115% 4.9%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 35% 3% 13% 63% 72% 34% 64% 0.65% 142% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2050%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +327.3%
Contains more IronIron +38.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +344.4%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 144% 175% 0% 0% 6.8% 36% 12% 3.8% 44% 0% 2850% 64% 0%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.24% 5.2% 0% 26% 6.9% 48% 0% 18% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +72825%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +426.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +553.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +281.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +290.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.46 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 4.02 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 1.5 g
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6% 26% 67%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 0.85 g
Carbs: 26.44 g
Water: 66.56 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more WaterWater +37.8%
Contains more OtherOther +130.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +123.6%
Contains more FatsFats +157.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +557.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth leaves Spelt Opinion
Calories 23kcal 127kcal Spelt
Protein 2.46g 5.5g Spelt
Fats 0.33g 0.85g Spelt
Vitamin C 43.3mg 0mg Amaranth leaves
Net carbs 4.02g 22.54g Spelt
Carbs 4.02g 26.44g Spelt
Magnesium 55mg 49mg Amaranth leaves
Calcium 215mg 10mg Amaranth leaves
Potassium 611mg 143mg Amaranth leaves
Iron 2.32mg 1.67mg Amaranth leaves
Fiber 3.9g Spelt
Copper 0.162mg 0.215mg Spelt
Zinc 0.9mg 1.25mg Spelt
Starch 19.57g Spelt
Phosphorus 50mg 150mg Spelt
Sodium 20mg 5mg Spelt
Vitamin A 2917IU 4IU Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A RAE 146µg 0µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin E 0.26mg Spelt
Manganese 0.885mg 1.091mg Spelt
Selenium 0.9µg 4µg Spelt
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.103mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.03mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B3 0.658mg 2.57mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.064mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B6 0.192mg 0.08mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin K 1140µg Amaranth leaves
Folate 85µg 13µg Amaranth leaves
Saturated Fat 0.091g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.076g Amaranth leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.147g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth leaves Spelt
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
257%
Amaranth leaves
9%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Amaranth leaves
45%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.091g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169746/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.