Arugula vs. Amaranth leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between arugula and amaranth leaves
- Arugula has more vitamin B5; however, amaranth leaves have more vitamin K, vitamin C, manganese, iron, copper, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B2, and calcium.
- Amaranth leaves' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 860% more.
- Arugula has 7 times more vitamin B5 than amaranth leaves. Arugula has 0.437mg of vitamin B5, while amaranth leaves have 0.064mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Arugula, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +34.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +65.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +58.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +113.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +91.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +175.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +63% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +582.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +188.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +22.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +83.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +115.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +163% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +949.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.58 g
Fats:
0.66 g
Carbs:
3.65 g
Water:
91.71 g
Other:
1.4 g
Protein:
2.46 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
4.02 g
Water:
91.69 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.1% |
~equal in
Protein
~2.46g
~equal in
Water
~91.69g
~equal in
Other
~1.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.086 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.319 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.091 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.147 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +117% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +55.1% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.091g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 108.6µg | 1140µg | 860% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 43.3mg | 31% |
| Manganese | 0.321mg | 0.885mg | 25% |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 2.32mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.162mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.192mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.437mg | 0.064mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 611mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.086mg | 0.158mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% | |
| Calcium | 160mg | 215mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.47mg | 0.9mg | 4% |
| Folate | 97µg | 85µg | 3% |
| Choline | 15.3mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 119µg | 146µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.305mg | 0.658mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 47mg | 55mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.319g | 0.147g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.66g | 0.33g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Calories | 25kcal | 23kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 2.58g | 2.46g | 0% |
| Carbs | 3.65g | 4.02g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.05g | 4.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.05g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 50mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.086g | 0.091g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.049g | 0.076g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.119mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.137mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.052mg | 0% |
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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
41%
247%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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.