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Chrysanthemum vs. Amaranth leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chrysanthemum and Amaranth leaves

  • Chrysanthemum has more Folate, and Vitamin B1, however, Amaranth leaves are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Magnesium.
  • Amaranth leaves covers your daily Vitamin K needs 658% more than Chrysanthemum.
  • Amaranth leaves have 6 times less Sodium than Chrysanthemum. Chrysanthemum has 118mg of Sodium, while Amaranth leaves have 20mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chrysanthemum, garland, 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.
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
2
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8
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
Contains more Calcium +83.8%
Contains more Magnesium +71.9%
Contains less Sodium -83.1%
Contains more Zinc +26.8%
Contains more Copper +18.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.32
Equal in Phosphorus - 50
Equal in Potassium - 611
Equal in Manganese - 0.885
Chrysanthemum
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 86% 23% 24% 51% 16% 20% 46% 123% 0%
Amaranth leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 65% 87% 40% 22% 54% 3% 25% 54% 116% 5%
Contains more Calcium +83.8%
Contains more Magnesium +71.9%
Contains less Sodium -83.1%
Contains more Zinc +26.8%
Contains more Copper +18.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.32
Equal in Phosphorus - 50
Equal in Potassium - 611
Equal in Manganese - 0.885

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.
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
3
:
6
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
Contains more Vitamin B1 +381.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +245.3%
Contains more Folate +108.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2992.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +225.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.158
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.192
Chrysanthemum
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 140% 0% 0% 5% 33% 34% 10% 14% 41% 133% 0% 875%
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 +381.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +245.3%
Contains more Folate +108.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2992.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +225.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.158
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.192

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
3
:
2
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
Contains more Protein +36.6%
Contains more Fats +69.7%
Contains more Other +10.7%
Contains more Carbs +33.1%
Equal in Water - 91.69
Equal in Other - 1.5
Chrysanthemum
3% 3% 91%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 3.02 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.66 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 +36.6%
Contains more Fats +69.7%
Contains more Other +10.7%
Contains more Carbs +33.1%
Equal in Water - 91.69
Equal in Other - 1.5

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chrysanthemum 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 Chrysanthemum Amaranth leaves Opinion
Net carbs 0.02g 4.02g Amaranth leaves
Protein 3.36g 2.46g Chrysanthemum
Fats 0.56g 0.33g Chrysanthemum
Carbs 3.02g 4.02g Amaranth leaves
Calories 24kcal 23kcal Chrysanthemum
Fiber 3g Chrysanthemum
Calcium 117mg 215mg Amaranth leaves
Iron 2.29mg 2.32mg Amaranth leaves
Magnesium 32mg 55mg Amaranth leaves
Phosphorus 54mg 50mg Chrysanthemum
Potassium 567mg 611mg Amaranth leaves
Sodium 118mg 20mg Amaranth leaves
Zinc 0.71mg 0.9mg Amaranth leaves
Copper 0.137mg 0.162mg Amaranth leaves
Manganese 0.943mg 0.885mg Chrysanthemum
Selenium 0.9µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A 2320IU 2917IU Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A RAE 116µg 146µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin C 1.4mg 43.3mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.027mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B2 0.144mg 0.158mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B3 0.531mg 0.658mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B5 0.221mg 0.064mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B6 0.176mg 0.192mg Amaranth leaves
Folate 177µg 85µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin K 350µg 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 0.091g Chrysanthemum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.076g Amaranth leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.147g Amaranth leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chrysanthemum 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
107%
Chrysanthemum
278%
Amaranth leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Chrysanthemum
47%
Amaranth leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.091g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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. Chrysanthemum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169995/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.