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Amaranth leaves vs. Succotash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Amaranth leaves and Succotash different?

  • Amaranth leaves are richer in Vitamin C, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Potassium, Iron, and Vitamin B2, while Succotash is higher in Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Amaranth leaves covers your daily need of Vitamin C 31% more than Succotash.
  • Amaranth leaves contain 12 times more Calcium than Succotash. Amaranth leaves contain 215mg of Calcium, while Succotash contains 18mg.

Amaranth leaves, raw and Succotash, (corn and limas), raw types were 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.
Contains more Calcium +1094.4%
Contains more Iron +26.8%
Contains more Magnesium +14.6%
Contains more Potassium +65.6%
Contains more Zinc +47.5%
Contains more Manganese +28.6%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +126%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Copper +14.8%
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 6% 69% 35% 49% 33% 1% 17% 62% 90% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1094.4%
Contains more Iron +26.8%
Contains more Magnesium +14.6%
Contains more Potassium +65.6%
Contains more Zinc +47.5%
Contains more Manganese +28.6%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +126%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Copper +14.8%

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 +899%
Contains more Vitamin C +186.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.7%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +670.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100%
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 18% 0% 0% 51% 53% 19% 30% 8% 30% 30% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +899%
Contains more Vitamin C +186.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.7%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +670.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +25.4%
Contains more Other +19%
Contains more Protein +104.5%
Contains more Fats +209.1%
Contains more Carbs +387.3%
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.46 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 4.02 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 1.5 g
5% 20% 73%
Protein: 5.03 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 73.1 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more Water +25.4%
Contains more Other +19%
Contains more Protein +104.5%
Contains more Fats +209.1%
Contains more Carbs +387.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +160.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +232.7%
29% 24% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.147 g
22% 23% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.19 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.198 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.489 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +160.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +232.7%

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 Succotash
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 Succotash Opinion
Net carbs 4.02g 15.79g Succotash
Protein 2.46g 5.03g Succotash
Fats 0.33g 1.02g Succotash
Carbs 4.02g 19.59g Succotash
Calories 23kcal 99kcal Succotash
Fiber 3.8g Succotash
Calcium 215mg 18mg Amaranth leaves
Iron 2.32mg 1.83mg Amaranth leaves
Magnesium 55mg 48mg Amaranth leaves
Phosphorus 50mg 113mg Succotash
Potassium 611mg 369mg Amaranth leaves
Sodium 20mg 4mg Succotash
Zinc 0.9mg 0.61mg Amaranth leaves
Copper 0.162mg 0.186mg Succotash
Manganese 0.885mg 0.688mg Amaranth leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.6µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A 2917IU 292IU Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A RAE 146µg 15µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin C 43.3mg 15.1mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.208mg Succotash
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.082mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B3 0.658mg 1.587mg Succotash
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 0.128mg Succotash
Vitamin B6 0.192mg 0.13mg Amaranth leaves
Folate 85µg 40µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin K 1140µg Amaranth leaves
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.056mg Succotash
Threonine 0.099mg 0.209mg Succotash
Isoleucine 0.119mg 0.284mg Succotash
Leucine 0.195mg 0.443mg Succotash
Lysine 0.127mg 0.295mg Succotash
Methionine 0.036mg 0.068mg Succotash
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.243mg Succotash
Valine 0.137mg 0.306mg Succotash
Histidine 0.052mg 0.16mg Succotash
Saturated Fat 0.091g 0.19g Amaranth leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.076g 0.198g Succotash
Polyunsaturated fat 0.147g 0.489g Succotash

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth leaves Succotash
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
20%
Succotash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Amaranth leaves
36%
Succotash

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Succotash
Succotash contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.099g)
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. Succotash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169300/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.