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Amaranth leaves vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Amaranth leaves and Turnip?

  • Amaranth leaves are richer than Turnip in Vitamin K, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Calcium, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Potassium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Amaranth leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 950% more.

We used Amaranth leaves, raw and Turnips, raw types 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 +616.7%
Contains more Iron +673.3%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.2%
Contains more Potassium +219.9%
Contains less Sodium -70.1%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Copper +90.6%
Contains more Manganese +560.4%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
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 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Contains more Calcium +616.7%
Contains more Iron +673.3%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.2%
Contains more Potassium +219.9%
Contains less Sodium -70.1%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Copper +90.6%
Contains more Manganese +560.4%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%

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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Turnip
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +106.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +426.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +113.3%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1139900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +212.5%
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 0% 1% 0% 70% 10% 7% 8% 12% 21% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +106.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +426.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +113.3%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1139900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +212.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +173.3%
Contains more Fats +230%
Contains more Other +114.3%
Contains more Carbs +60%
Equal in Water - 91.87
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.46 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 4.02 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 1.5 g
6% 92%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +173.3%
Contains more Fats +230%
Contains more Other +114.3%
Contains more Carbs +60%
Equal in Water - 91.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1166.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.9%
29% 24% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.147 g
16% 9% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1166.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth leaves Turnip Opinion
Net carbs 4.02g 4.63g Turnip
Protein 2.46g 0.9g Amaranth leaves
Fats 0.33g 0.1g Amaranth leaves
Carbs 4.02g 6.43g Turnip
Calories 23kcal 28kcal Turnip
Sugar 3.8g Amaranth leaves
Fiber 1.8g Turnip
Calcium 215mg 30mg Amaranth leaves
Iron 2.32mg 0.3mg Amaranth leaves
Magnesium 55mg 11mg Amaranth leaves
Phosphorus 50mg 27mg Amaranth leaves
Potassium 611mg 191mg Amaranth leaves
Sodium 20mg 67mg Amaranth leaves
Zinc 0.9mg 0.27mg Amaranth leaves
Copper 0.162mg 0.085mg Amaranth leaves
Manganese 0.885mg 0.134mg Amaranth leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A 2917IU 0IU Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A RAE 146µg 0µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin E 0.03mg Turnip
Vitamin C 43.3mg 21mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.04mg Turnip
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.03mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B3 0.658mg 0.4mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 0.2mg Turnip
Vitamin B6 0.192mg 0.09mg Amaranth leaves
Folate 85µg 15µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin K 1140µg 0.1µg Amaranth leaves
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.009mg Amaranth leaves
Threonine 0.099mg 0.025mg Amaranth leaves
Isoleucine 0.119mg 0.036mg Amaranth leaves
Leucine 0.195mg 0.033mg Amaranth leaves
Lysine 0.127mg 0.036mg Amaranth leaves
Methionine 0.036mg 0.011mg Amaranth leaves
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.017mg Amaranth leaves
Valine 0.137mg 0.03mg Amaranth leaves
Histidine 0.052mg 0.014mg Amaranth leaves
Saturated Fat 0.091g 0.011g Turnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.076g 0.006g Amaranth leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.147g 0.053g Amaranth leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Amaranth leaves Turnip
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
12%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Amaranth leaves
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
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 Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Turnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170465/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.