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Chinese broccoli vs. Amaranth leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chinese broccoli and Amaranth leaves

  • Chinese broccoli has less Vitamin K, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Calcium, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Amaranth leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 879% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Broccoli, chinese, cooked 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 less Sodium -65%
Contains more Selenium +44.4%
Contains more Calcium +115%
Contains more Iron +314.3%
Contains more Magnesium +205.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +22%
Contains more Potassium +134.1%
Contains more Zinc +130.8%
Contains more Copper +165.6%
Contains more Manganese +235.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 65% 87% 40% 22% 54% 3% 25% 54% 116% 5%
Contains less Sodium -65%
Contains more Selenium +44.4%
Contains more Calcium +115%
Contains more Iron +314.3%
Contains more Magnesium +205.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +22%
Contains more Potassium +134.1%
Contains more Zinc +130.8%
Contains more Copper +165.6%
Contains more Manganese +235.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +251.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +148.4%
Contains more Folate +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +174.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1244.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.158
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
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 +251.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +148.4%
Contains more Folate +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +174.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1244.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.158

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +118.2%
Contains more Protein +115.8%
Contains more Other +89.9%
Equal in Carbs - 4.02
Equal in Water - 91.69
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
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 Fats +118.2%
Contains more Protein +115.8%
Contains more Other +89.9%
Equal in Carbs - 4.02
Equal in Water - 91.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52%
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
29% 24% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.147 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Amaranth leaves Opinion
Net carbs 1.31g 4.02g Amaranth leaves
Protein 1.14g 2.46g Amaranth leaves
Fats 0.72g 0.33g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 3.81g 4.02g Amaranth leaves
Calories 22kcal 23kcal Amaranth leaves
Sugar 0.84g Amaranth leaves
Fiber 2.5g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 100mg 215mg Amaranth leaves
Iron 0.56mg 2.32mg Amaranth leaves
Magnesium 18mg 55mg Amaranth leaves
Phosphorus 41mg 50mg Amaranth leaves
Potassium 261mg 611mg Amaranth leaves
Sodium 7mg 20mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.39mg 0.9mg Amaranth leaves
Copper 0.061mg 0.162mg Amaranth leaves
Manganese 0.264mg 0.885mg Amaranth leaves
Selenium 1.3µg 0.9µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 1638IU 2917IU Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 146µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin E 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 28.2mg 43.3mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.027mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.158mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 0.658mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.064mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.192mg Amaranth leaves
Folate 99µg 85µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg 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 0.11g 0.091g Amaranth leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 0.076g Amaranth leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.147g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chinese broccoli 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
48%
Chinese broccoli
278%
Amaranth leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
47%
Amaranth leaves

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth leaves
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 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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.