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Gratin vs. Amaranth leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Gratin and Amaranth leaves?

  • Gratin is richer in Phosphorus, yet Amaranth leaves are richer in Vitamin C, Manganese, Iron, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Magnesium.
  • Amaranth leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 37% higher.
  • Gratin has 52 times more Saturated Fat than Amaranth leaves. Gratin has 4.733g of Saturated Fat, while Amaranth leaves have 0.091g.

We used Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter and Amaranth leaves, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Phosphorus +126%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +80.7%
Contains more Iron +262.5%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Potassium +54.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Zinc +30.4%
Contains more Manganese +449.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.162
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 65% 87% 40% 22% 54% 3% 25% 54% 116% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +126%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +80.7%
Contains more Iron +262.5%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Potassium +54.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Zinc +30.4%
Contains more Manganese +449.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.162

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.
Gratin
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +137%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +504.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1004.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +337.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.3%
Contains more Folate +672.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 0% 0%
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 +137%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +504.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1004.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +337.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.3%
Contains more Folate +672.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +105.7%
Contains more Fats +2200%
Contains more Carbs +180.3%
Contains more Other +38.7%
Contains more Water +23.9%
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 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 Protein +105.7%
Contains more Fats +2200%
Contains more Carbs +180.3%
Contains more Other +38.7%
Contains more Water +23.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2727.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
29% 24% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.147 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2727.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Amaranth leaves Opinion
Net carbs 9.47g 4.02g Gratin
Protein 5.06g 2.46g Gratin
Fats 7.59g 0.33g Gratin
Carbs 11.27g 4.02g Gratin
Calories 132kcal 23kcal Gratin
Fiber 1.8g Gratin
Calcium 119mg 215mg Amaranth leaves
Iron 0.64mg 2.32mg Amaranth leaves
Magnesium 20mg 55mg Amaranth leaves
Phosphorus 113mg 50mg Gratin
Potassium 396mg 611mg Amaranth leaves
Sodium 433mg 20mg Amaranth leaves
Zinc 0.69mg 0.9mg Amaranth leaves
Copper 0.16mg 0.162mg Amaranth leaves
Manganese 0.161mg 0.885mg Amaranth leaves
Selenium 2.7µg 0.9µg Gratin
Vitamin A 264IU 2917IU Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 146µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin C 9.9mg 43.3mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.027mg Gratin
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.158mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 0.658mg Gratin
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.064mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.192mg Amaranth leaves
Folate 11µg 85µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin K 1140µg Amaranth leaves
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.031mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg 0.099mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0.119mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg 0.195mg Gratin
Lysine 0.381mg 0.127mg Gratin
Methionine 0.117mg 0.036mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg 0.133mg Gratin
Valine 0.325mg 0.137mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg 0.052mg Gratin
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Amaranth leaves
Saturated Fat 4.733g 0.091g Amaranth leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g 0.076g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 0.147g Gratin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gratin Amaranth leaves
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
15%
Gratin
278%
Amaranth leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
47%
Amaranth leaves

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 413mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.642g)
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 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 ($)
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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.