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Arrowroot vs. Amaranth leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Arrowroot and Amaranth leaves

  • Arrowroot has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, however, Amaranth leaves are richer in Vitamin C, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium.
  • Arrowroot covers your daily Folate needs 63% more than Amaranth leaves.
  • Amaranth leaves have 5 times less Vitamin B1 than Arrowroot. Arrowroot has 0.143mg of Vitamin B1, while Amaranth leaves have 0.027mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Arrowroot, raw and Amaranth leaves, 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.
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
1
:
9
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
Contains more Phosphorus +96%
Contains more Calcium +3483.3%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Potassium +34.6%
Contains less Sodium -23.1%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +33.9%
Contains more Manganese +408.6%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.32
Arrowroot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Amaranth leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 65% 87% 40% 22% 54% 3% 25% 54% 116% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +96%
Contains more Calcium +3483.3%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Potassium +34.6%
Contains less Sodium -23.1%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +33.9%
Contains more Manganese +408.6%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.32

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.
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
5
:
4
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
Contains more Vitamin B1 +429.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +157.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +356.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.5%
Contains more Folate +297.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +15252.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +2178.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167.8%
Arrowroot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 0% 0%
Amaranth leaves
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +429.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +157.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +356.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.5%
Contains more Folate +297.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +15252.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +2178.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
2
:
3
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
Contains more Protein +72.4%
Contains more Carbs +233.1%
Contains more Fats +65%
Contains more Water +13.5%
Equal in Other - 1.5
Arrowroot
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Amaranth leaves
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.46 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 4.02 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +72.4%
Contains more Carbs +233.1%
Contains more Fats +65%
Contains more Water +13.5%
Equal in Other - 1.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arrowroot
Arrowroot
1
:
2
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.8%
Arrowroot
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Amaranth leaves
29% 24% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.147 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1800%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Arrowroot Amaranth leaves
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Amaranth leaves Opinion
Net carbs 12.09g 4.02g Arrowroot
Protein 4.24g 2.46g Arrowroot
Fats 0.2g 0.33g Amaranth leaves
Carbs 13.39g 4.02g Arrowroot
Calories 65kcal 23kcal Arrowroot
Fiber 1.3g Arrowroot
Calcium 6mg 215mg Amaranth leaves
Iron 2.22mg 2.32mg Amaranth leaves
Magnesium 25mg 55mg Amaranth leaves
Phosphorus 98mg 50mg Arrowroot
Potassium 454mg 611mg Amaranth leaves
Sodium 26mg 20mg Amaranth leaves
Zinc 0.63mg 0.9mg Amaranth leaves
Copper 0.121mg 0.162mg Amaranth leaves
Manganese 0.174mg 0.885mg Amaranth leaves
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A 19IU 2917IU Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 146µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin C 1.9mg 43.3mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.027mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.158mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 0.658mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.064mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.192mg Arrowroot
Folate 338µg 85µg Arrowroot
Vitamin K 1140µg 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
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.091g Arrowroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.076g Amaranth leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.147g Amaranth leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot Amaranth leaves
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
35%
Arrowroot
278%
Amaranth leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
47%
Amaranth leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
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 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. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/nutrients
  2. Amaranth leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168385/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.