Corn grain vs. Amaranth leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between corn grain and amaranth leaves?
- Corn grain is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B1, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and magnesium, yet amaranth leaves are higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, calcium, and manganese.
- Amaranth leaves' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 950% more.
- Corn grain has 17 times more selenium than amaranth leaves. While corn grain has 15.5µg of selenium, amaranth leaves have only 0.9µg.
We used Corn grain, yellow and Amaranth leaves, raw types 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +130.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +93.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +145.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +320% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1622.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2971.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +112.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +82.5% |
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 | +1325.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +451.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +562.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +224% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1227.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +379900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +347.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.42 g
Fats:
4.74 g
Carbs:
74.26 g
Water:
10.37 g
Other:
1.21 g
Protein:
2.46 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
4.02 g
Water:
91.69 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +282.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1336.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1747.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +784.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.667 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.251 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.163 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 | +1546.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1371.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.4% |
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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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 1140µg | 950% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 43.3mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.622mg | 0.192mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.385mg | 0.027mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 7.3g | 29% | |
| Selenium | 15.5µg | 0.9µg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 50mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 74.26g | 4.02g | 23% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 215mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.627mg | 0.658mg | 19% |
| Folate | 19µg | 85µg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.485mg | 0.885mg | 17% |
| Calories | 365kcal | 23kcal | 17% |
| Copper | 0.314mg | 0.162mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 127mg | 55mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 146µg | 15% |
| Protein | 9.42g | 2.46g | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.163g | 0.147g | 13% |
| Zinc | 2.21mg | 0.9mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 611mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.424mg | 0.064mg | 7% |
| Fats | 4.74g | 0.33g | 7% |
| Iron | 2.71mg | 2.32mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.201mg | 0.158mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.667g | 0.091g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.251g | 0.076g | 3% |
| Sodium | 35mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 66.96g | 4.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.64g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.354mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.337mg | 0.119mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.155mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.265mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.197mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.463mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.477mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.287mg | 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
31%
247%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn grain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth leaves is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.576g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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.