Amaranth leaves vs. Welsh onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Amaranth leaves and Welsh onion?
- Welsh onion has less Vitamin K, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin C, Folate, Iron, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium than Amaranth leaves.
- Amaranth leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 789% higher.
- Amaranth leaves have 12 times more Calcium than Welsh onion. Amaranth leaves have 215mg of Calcium, while Welsh onion has 18mg.
We used Amaranth leaves, raw and Onions, welsh, raw types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +139.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1094.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +188.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +90.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +131.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +73.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +546% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +60.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +151.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +489.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +431.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +85.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +164.1% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.46 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
4.02 g
Water:
91.69 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
6.5 g
Water:
90.5 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +114.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +61.7% |
~equal in
Water
~90.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.147 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.067 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.156 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +35.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -26.4% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.156g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 23kcal | 34kcal |
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| Protein | 2.46g | 1.9g |
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| Fats | 0.33g | 0.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 43.3mg | 27mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.02g | 4.1g |
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| Carbs | 4.02g | 6.5g |
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| Magnesium | 55mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 215mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 611mg | 212mg |
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| Iron | 2.32mg | 1.22mg |
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| Sugar | 2.18g |
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| Fiber | 2.4g |
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| Copper | 0.162mg | 0.07mg |
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| Zinc | 0.9mg | 0.52mg |
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| Phosphorus | 50mg | 49mg |
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| Sodium | 20mg | 17mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2917IU | 1160IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 146µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.51mg |
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| Manganese | 0.885mg | 0.137mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.158mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.658mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.064mg | 0.169mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.192mg | 0.072mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1140µg | 193.4µg |
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| Folate | 85µg | 16µg |
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| Choline | 5.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.091g | 0.067g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.076g | 0.056g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.147g | 0.156g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.021mg |
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| Threonine | 0.099mg | 0.074mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.119mg | 0.081mg |
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| Leucine | 0.195mg | 0.113mg |
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| Lysine | 0.127mg | 0.095mg |
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| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.021mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.061mg |
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| Valine | 0.137mg | 0.084mg |
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| Histidine | 0.052mg | 0.033mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Welsh onion contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Welsh onion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.