Drumstick leaves vs. Amaranth leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between drumstick leaves and amaranth leaves
- Drumstick leaves have more vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin C, and phosphorus; however, amaranth leaves are higher in folate and potassium.
- Drumstick leaves cover your daily vitamin B6 needs 78% more than amaranth leaves.
- Amaranth leaves contain 10 times less vitamin B1 than drumstick leaves. Drumstick leaves contain 0.257mg of vitamin B1, while amaranth leaves contain 0.027mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Drumstick leaves, 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +72.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +124% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +31% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +81.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +54.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
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 CVitamin C | +19.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +158.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +851.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +317.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +237.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +95.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +525% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +112.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.4 g
Fats:
1.4 g
Carbs:
8.28 g
Water:
78.66 g
Other:
2.26 g
Protein:
2.46 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
4.02 g
Water:
91.69 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +282.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +324.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +106% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.6% |
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 | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1140µg | 950% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.2mg | 0.192mg | 78% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.66mg | 0.158mg | 39% |
| Vitamin A | 378µg | 146µg | 26% |
| Iron | 4mg | 2.32mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.257mg | 0.027mg | 19% |
| Protein | 9.4g | 2.46g | 14% |
| Folate | 40µg | 85µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.22mg | 0.658mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 51.7mg | 43.3mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 50mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 337mg | 611mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% | |
| Manganese | 1.063mg | 0.885mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.162mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 55mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 185mg | 215mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.6mg | 0.9mg | 3% |
| Calories | 64kcal | 23kcal | 2% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 0.33g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.125mg | 0.064mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 8.28g | 4.02g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.147g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 6.28g | 4.02g | N/A |
| Sodium | 9mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.091g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.411mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.451mg | 0.119mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.791mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.537mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.123mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.487mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.611mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drumstick leaves is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.091g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Drumstick leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)