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Amaranth leaves vs. Vine spinach (basella) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Amaranth leaves and Vine spinach (basella)

  • Amaranth leaves have more Iron, Calcium, Manganese, and Copper, however, Vine spinach (basella) is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate.
  • Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily Vitamin C needs 65% more than Amaranth leaves.
  • Vine spinach (basella) has 2 times less Zinc than Amaranth leaves. Amaranth leaves have 0.9mg of Zinc, while Vine spinach (basella) has 0.43mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Amaranth leaves, raw and Vinespinach, (basella), 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.
Contains more Calcium +97.2%
Contains more Iron +93.3%
Contains more Potassium +19.8%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +109.3%
Contains more Copper +51.4%
Contains more Manganese +20.4%
Contains more Selenium +12.5%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 52
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 33% 45% 47% 23% 45% 4% 12% 36% 96% 5%
Contains more Calcium +97.2%
Contains more Iron +93.3%
Contains more Potassium +19.8%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +109.3%
Contains more Copper +51.4%
Contains more Manganese +20.4%
Contains more Selenium +12.5%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 52

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 B3 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +174.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +64.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.155
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 480% 0% 0% 340% 13% 36% 10% 4% 56% 105% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +174.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +64.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.155

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +36.7%
Contains more Carbs +18.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Water - 93.1
Equal in Other - 1.4
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.46 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 4.02 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 1.5 g
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Protein +36.7%
Contains more Carbs +18.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Water - 93.1
Equal in Other - 1.4

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 Vine spinach (basella)
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Vine spinach (basella) Opinion
Net carbs 4.02g 3.4g Amaranth leaves
Protein 2.46g 1.8g Amaranth leaves
Fats 0.33g 0.3g Amaranth leaves
Carbs 4.02g 3.4g Amaranth leaves
Calories 23kcal 19kcal Amaranth leaves
Calcium 215mg 109mg Amaranth leaves
Iron 2.32mg 1.2mg Amaranth leaves
Magnesium 55mg 65mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 50mg 52mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 611mg 510mg Amaranth leaves
Sodium 20mg 24mg Amaranth leaves
Zinc 0.9mg 0.43mg Amaranth leaves
Copper 0.162mg 0.107mg Amaranth leaves
Manganese 0.885mg 0.735mg Amaranth leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.8µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A 2917IU 8000IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 146µg 400µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin C 43.3mg 102mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.05mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.155mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B3 0.658mg 0.5mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 0.053mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B6 0.192mg 0.24mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 85µg 140µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 1140µg Amaranth leaves
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.028mg Amaranth leaves
Threonine 0.099mg 0.055mg Amaranth leaves
Isoleucine 0.119mg 0.053mg Amaranth leaves
Leucine 0.195mg 0.101mg Amaranth leaves
Lysine 0.127mg 0.086mg Amaranth leaves
Methionine 0.036mg 0.019mg Amaranth leaves
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.085mg Amaranth leaves
Valine 0.137mg 0.065mg Amaranth leaves
Histidine 0.052mg 0.039mg Amaranth leaves
Saturated Fat 0.091g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.076g Amaranth leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.147g Amaranth leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth leaves Vine spinach (basella)
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
87%
Vine spinach (basella)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Amaranth leaves
34%
Vine spinach (basella)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.091g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
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. Vine spinach (basella) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170474/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.