Parsley vs. Amaranth leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between parsley and amaranth leaves
- Parsley has more vitamin K, vitamin C, iron, vitamin A, folate, and vitamin B5; however, amaranth leaves are richer in manganese, vitamin B6, and calcium.
- Parsley covers your daily vitamin K needs 417% more than amaranth leaves.
- Amaranth leaves have 6 times less vitamin B5 than parsley. Parsley has 0.4mg of vitamin B5, while amaranth leaves have 0.064mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Parsley, fresh 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 | +167.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +55.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +453.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +800% |
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 | +207.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +188.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +218.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +99.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +525% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +43.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +78.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +61.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +113.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.97 g
Fats:
0.79 g
Carbs:
6.33 g
Water:
87.71 g
Other:
2.2 g
Protein:
2.46 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
4.02 g
Water:
91.69 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +139.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +57.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.7% |
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Water
~91.69g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.132 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.124 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 | +288.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1640µg | 1140µg | 417% |
| Vitamin C | 133mg | 43.3mg | 100% |
| Iron | 6.2mg | 2.32mg | 49% |
| Manganese | 0.16mg | 0.885mg | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 421µg | 146µg | 31% |
| Folate | 152µg | 85µg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 13% | |
| Calcium | 138mg | 215mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.192mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.064mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.098mg | 0.158mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.75mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.086mg | 0.027mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.313mg | 0.658mg | 4% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 554mg | 611mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.07mg | 0.9mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 0.076g | 1% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 23kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 2.97g | 2.46g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 50mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.162mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 50mg | 55mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.33g | 4.02g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.79g | 0.33g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.03g | 4.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.85g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.132g | 0.091g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.147g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.122mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.118mg | 0.119mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.204mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.181mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.042mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.145mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.061mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
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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
49%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth leaves is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.