Barley vs. Amaranth leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are barley and amaranth leaves different?
- Barley is higher in selenium and vitamin B3; however, amaranth leaves are richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, calcium, folate, potassium, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for amaranth leaves is 949% higher.
- Barley contains 10 times more selenium than amaranth leaves. While barley contains 8.6µg of selenium, amaranth leaves contain only 0.9µg.
Barley, pearled, cooked and Amaranth leaves, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -85% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +855.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1854.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +557% |
| Contains more IronIron | +74.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +54.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +241.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +207.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +213.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +110.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +154.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +67% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +142400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +431.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.26 g
Fats:
0.44 g
Carbs:
28.22 g
Water:
68.8 g
Other:
0.28 g
Protein:
2.46 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
4.02 g
Water:
91.69 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +602% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +435.7% |
~equal in
Protein
~2.46g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.093 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.057 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.214 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 | +45.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +33.3% |
~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 | 0.8µg | 1140µg | 949% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 43.3mg | 48% |
| Manganese | 0.259mg | 0.885mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 215mg | 20% |
| Folate | 16µg | 85µg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 146µg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 15% | |
| Potassium | 93mg | 611mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 8.6µg | 0.9µg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.33mg | 2.32mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.063mg | 0.658mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 55mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 28.22g | 4.02g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.062mg | 0.158mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.115mg | 0.192mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.162mg | 6% |
| Calories | 123kcal | 23kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.083mg | 0.027mg | 5% |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 3mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 54mg | 50mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.82mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg | 0.064mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.26g | 2.46g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.44g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 24.42g | 4.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.28g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.093g | 0.091g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0.076g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.214g | 0.147g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.077mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.083mg | 0.119mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.154mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.084mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.043mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.127mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.111mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
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
10%
247%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth leaves is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth leaves is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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.