Bran vs. Amaranth leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Bran and Amaranth leaves?
- Bran is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B1, yet Amaranth leaves are higher in Vitamin C, Calcium, Folate, Iron, Vitamin A, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Copper.
- Amaranth leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 48% more.
- Bran has 9 times more Selenium than Amaranth leaves. While Bran has 7.7µg of Selenium, Amaranth leaves have only 0.9µg.
We used Oat bran, cooked 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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +138% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +755.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +37.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2050% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +564.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +163.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +145.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +69.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +492.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +239.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +364.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +356.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +668% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1316.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.21 g
Fats:
0.86 g
Carbs:
11.44 g
Water:
84 g
Other:
0.49 g
Protein:
2.46 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
4.02 g
Water:
91.69 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +160.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +184.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +206.1% |
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Water
~91.69g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.163 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.291 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.339 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 | +282.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +130.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -44.2% |
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 price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 40kcal | 23kcal |
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| Protein | 3.21g | 2.46g |
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| Fats | 0.86g | 0.33g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 43.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 8.84g | 4.02g |
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| Carbs | 11.44g | 4.02g |
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| Magnesium | 40mg | 55mg |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 215mg |
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| Potassium | 92mg | 611mg |
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| Iron | 0.88mg | 2.32mg |
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| Fiber | 2.6g |
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| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.162mg |
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| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.9mg |
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| Phosphorus | 119mg | 50mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 20mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 2917IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 146µg |
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| Manganese | 0.964mg | 0.885mg |
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| Selenium | 7.7µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.158mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.144mg | 0.658mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.217mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.025mg | 0.192mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1140µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 85µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.163g | 0.091g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.291g | 0.076g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.339g | 0.147g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.057mg | 0.031mg |
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| Threonine | 0.086mg | 0.099mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.114mg | 0.119mg |
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| Leucine | 0.235mg | 0.195mg |
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| Lysine | 0.13mg | 0.127mg |
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| Methionine | 0.057mg | 0.036mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.155mg | 0.133mg |
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| Valine | 0.165mg | 0.137mg |
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| Histidine | 0.07mg | 0.052mg |
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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
6%
257%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.072g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Amaranth leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)