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Kanpyo vs. Amaranth leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Kanpyo and Amaranth leaves

  • Kanpyo has more Vitamin B5, Zinc, Iron, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B3, however, Amaranth leaves are richer in Vitamin C.
  • Kanpyo covers your daily Vitamin B5 needs 50% more than Amaranth leaves.
  • Amaranth leaves have 7 times less Zinc than Kanpyo. Kanpyo has 5.86mg of Zinc, while Amaranth leaves have 0.9mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Kanpyo, (dried gourd strips) 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.
Kanpyo
Kanpyo
10
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0
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
Contains more Calcium +30.2%
Contains more Iron +120.7%
Contains more Magnesium +127.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +276%
Contains more Potassium +158.9%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +551.1%
Contains more Copper +167.3%
Contains more Manganese +28.5%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Kanpyo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 85% 192% 90% 81% 140% 2% 160% 145% 149% 15%
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 +30.2%
Contains more Iron +120.7%
Contains more Magnesium +127.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +276%
Contains more Potassium +158.9%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +551.1%
Contains more Copper +167.3%
Contains more Manganese +28.5%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%

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.
Kanpyo
Kanpyo
3
:
6
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
Contains more Vitamin B3 +340.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3889.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +177.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +21550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +259.1%
Contains more Folate +39.3%
Kanpyo
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 11% 55% 154% 123% 46% 0% 0%
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 B3 +340.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3889.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +177.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +21550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +259.1%
Contains more Folate +39.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kanpyo
Kanpyo
4
:
1
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
Contains more Protein +248.8%
Contains more Fats +69.7%
Contains more Carbs +1517.7%
Contains more Other +290.7%
Contains more Water +359.1%
Kanpyo
9% 65% 20% 6%
Protein: 8.58 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 65.03 g
Water: 19.97 g
Other: 5.86 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 +248.8%
Contains more Fats +69.7%
Contains more Carbs +1517.7%
Contains more Other +290.7%
Contains more Water +359.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kanpyo
Kanpyo
3
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0
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66%
Kanpyo
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.244 g
Amaranth leaves
29% 24% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.147 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kanpyo Amaranth leaves Opinion
Net carbs 55.23g 4.02g Kanpyo
Protein 8.58g 2.46g Kanpyo
Fats 0.56g 0.33g Kanpyo
Carbs 65.03g 4.02g Kanpyo
Calories 258kcal 23kcal Kanpyo
Fiber 9.8g Kanpyo
Calcium 280mg 215mg Kanpyo
Iron 5.12mg 2.32mg Kanpyo
Magnesium 125mg 55mg Kanpyo
Phosphorus 188mg 50mg Kanpyo
Potassium 1582mg 611mg Kanpyo
Sodium 15mg 20mg Kanpyo
Zinc 5.86mg 0.9mg Kanpyo
Copper 0.433mg 0.162mg Kanpyo
Manganese 1.137mg 0.885mg Kanpyo
Selenium 2.6µg 0.9µg Kanpyo
Vitamin A 0IU 2917IU Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A RAE 146µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin C 0.2mg 43.3mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.027mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B2 0.044mg 0.158mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B3 2.9mg 0.658mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B5 2.553mg 0.064mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B6 0.532mg 0.192mg Kanpyo
Folate 61µg 85µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin K 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 0.045g 0.091g Kanpyo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.103g 0.076g Kanpyo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.244g 0.147g Kanpyo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kanpyo 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
32%
Kanpyo
278%
Amaranth leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Kanpyo
47%
Amaranth leaves

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.046g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo 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 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. Kanpyo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169241/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.