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Maitake mushrooms vs. Amaranth leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Maitake mushrooms and Amaranth leaves?

  • Maitake mushrooms are richer in Vitamin D, and Vitamin B3, yet Amaranth leaves are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Manganese, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, and Potassium.
  • Amaranth leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 950% higher.

We used Mushrooms, maitake, raw 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 +48%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Copper +55.6%
Contains more Selenium +144.4%
Contains more Calcium +21400%
Contains more Iron +673.3%
Contains more Magnesium +450%
Contains more Potassium +199.5%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Manganese +1400%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 12% 8% 32% 18% 1% 21% 84% 8% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 65% 87% 40% 22% 54% 3% 25% 54% 116% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +48%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Copper +55.6%
Contains more Selenium +144.4%
Contains more Calcium +21400%
Contains more Iron +673.3%
Contains more Magnesium +450%
Contains more Potassium +199.5%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Manganese +1400%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +440.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +900.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +321.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +242.9%
Contains more Folate +304.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 843% 0% 37% 56% 124% 17% 13% 16% 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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +440.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +900.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +321.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +242.9%
Contains more Folate +304.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +73.4%
Contains more Protein +26.8%
Contains more Fats +73.7%
Contains more Other +183%
Equal in Water - 91.69
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.94 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 6.97 g
Water: 90.37 g
Other: 0.53 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 Carbs +73.4%
Contains more Protein +26.8%
Contains more Fats +73.7%
Contains more Other +183%
Equal in Water - 91.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -67%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +153.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.3%
20% 20% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
29% 24% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.147 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +153.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maitake mushrooms Amaranth leaves Opinion
Net carbs 4.27g 4.02g Maitake mushrooms
Protein 1.94g 2.46g Amaranth leaves
Fats 0.19g 0.33g Amaranth leaves
Carbs 6.97g 4.02g Maitake mushrooms
Calories 31kcal 23kcal Maitake mushrooms
Sugar 2.07g Amaranth leaves
Fiber 2.7g Maitake mushrooms
Calcium 1mg 215mg Amaranth leaves
Iron 0.3mg 2.32mg Amaranth leaves
Magnesium 10mg 55mg Amaranth leaves
Phosphorus 74mg 50mg Maitake mushrooms
Potassium 204mg 611mg Amaranth leaves
Sodium 1mg 20mg Maitake mushrooms
Zinc 0.75mg 0.9mg Amaranth leaves
Copper 0.252mg 0.162mg Maitake mushrooms
Manganese 0.059mg 0.885mg Amaranth leaves
Selenium 2.2µg 0.9µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin A 0IU 2917IU Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 146µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin E 0.01mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 1123IU 0IU Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 28.1µg 0µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin C 0mg 43.3mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.027mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B2 0.242mg 0.158mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B3 6.585mg 0.658mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 0.064mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.192mg Amaranth leaves
Folate 21µg 85µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin K 0µg 1140µg Amaranth leaves
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.031mg Maitake mushrooms
Threonine 0.095mg 0.099mg Amaranth leaves
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0.119mg Amaranth leaves
Leucine 0.08mg 0.195mg Amaranth leaves
Lysine 0.09mg 0.127mg Amaranth leaves
Methionine 0.015mg 0.036mg Amaranth leaves
Phenylalanine 0.06mg 0.133mg Amaranth leaves
Valine 0.1mg 0.137mg Amaranth leaves
Histidine 0.045mg 0.052mg Amaranth leaves
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.091g Maitake mushrooms
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0.076g Amaranth leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.147g Amaranth leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Maitake mushrooms 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
92%
Maitake mushrooms
278%
Amaranth leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Maitake mushrooms
47%
Amaranth leaves

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.061g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.07g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth leaves
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 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. Maitake mushrooms - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169403/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.