Barley flour vs. Amaranth leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Barley flour and Amaranth leaves
- Barley flour has more Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Copper, while Amaranth leaves has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE.
- Amaranth leaves covers your daily need of Vitamin K 948% more than Barley flour.
- Barley flour contains 42 times more Selenium than Amaranth leaves. While Barley flour contains 37.7µg of Selenium, Amaranth leaves contain only 0.9µg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Barley flour or meal 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 | +74.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +111.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +122.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +492% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4088.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +571.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +97.7% |
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 E Vitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1270.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +852.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +126.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +106.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +51718.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +962.5% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.5 g
Fats:
1.6 g
Carbs:
74.52 g
Water:
12.11 g
Other:
1.27 g
Protein:
2.46 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
4.02 g
Water:
91.69 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +326.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +384.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1753.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +657.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.335 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.771 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.147 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +169.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +424.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -72.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 345kcal | 23kcal |
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| Protein | 10.5g | 2.46g |
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| Fats | 1.6g | 0.33g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 43.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 64.42g | 4.02g |
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| Carbs | 74.52g | 4.02g |
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| Magnesium | 96mg | 55mg |
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| Calcium | 32mg | 215mg |
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| Potassium | 309mg | 611mg |
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| Iron | 2.68mg | 2.32mg |
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| Sugar | 0.8g |
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| Fiber | 10.1g |
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| Copper | 0.343mg | 0.162mg |
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| Zinc | 2mg | 0.9mg |
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| Phosphorus | 296mg | 50mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 20mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 2917IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 146µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.57mg |
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| Manganese | 1.034mg | 0.885mg |
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| Selenium | 37.7µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0.158mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.269mg | 0.658mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.145mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.396mg | 0.192mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 1140µg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 85µg |
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| Choline | 37.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.335g | 0.091g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.205g | 0.076g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.771g | 0.147g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.175mg | 0.031mg |
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| Threonine | 0.356mg | 0.099mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.383mg | 0.119mg |
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| Leucine | 0.713mg | 0.195mg |
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| Lysine | 0.391mg | 0.127mg |
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| Methionine | 0.202mg | 0.036mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.589mg | 0.133mg |
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| Valine | 0.515mg | 0.137mg |
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| Histidine | 0.236mg | 0.052mg |
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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
29%
257%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley flour contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.244g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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.