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Parsley vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Parsley and Amaranth grain different?

  • Parsley is higher in Iron, Folate, Potassium, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, however, Amaranth grain is richer in Manganese, Phosphorus, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Parsley is 51% higher.
  • Parsley contains 7 times more Folate than Amaranth grain. While Parsley contains 152µg of Folate, Amaranth grain contains only 22µg.

Parsley, fresh and Amaranth grain, cooked are the varieties used 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 Calcium +193.6%
Contains more Iron +195.2%
Contains more Potassium +310.4%
Contains more Zinc +24.4%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +155.2%
Contains less Sodium -89.3%
Contains more Manganese +433.8%
Contains more Selenium +5400%
Equal in Copper - 0.149
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 233% 36% 25% 49% 8% 30% 50% 21% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Calcium +193.6%
Contains more Iron +195.2%
Contains more Potassium +310.4%
Contains more Zinc +24.4%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +155.2%
Contains less Sodium -89.3%
Contains more Manganese +433.8%
Contains more Selenium +5400%
Equal in Copper - 0.149

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.
Parsley
11
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Contains more Vitamin E +294.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +473.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +345.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +458.7%
Contains more Folate +590.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 506% 15% 0% 444% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 114% 0% 4100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 4% 6% 5% 0% 27% 17% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +294.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +473.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +345.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +458.7%
Contains more Folate +590.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +16.7%
Contains more Other +185.7%
Contains more Protein +27.9%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +195.3%
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 g
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Water +16.7%
Contains more Other +185.7%
Contains more Protein +27.9%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +195.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsley Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 3.03g 16.59g Amaranth grain
Protein 2.97g 3.8g Amaranth grain
Fats 0.79g 1.58g Amaranth grain
Carbs 6.33g 18.69g Amaranth grain
Calories 36kcal 102kcal Amaranth grain
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Sugar 0.85g Amaranth grain
Fiber 3.3g 2.1g Parsley
Calcium 138mg 47mg Parsley
Iron 6.2mg 2.1mg Parsley
Magnesium 50mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 58mg 148mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 554mg 135mg Parsley
Sodium 56mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 1.07mg 0.86mg Parsley
Copper 0.149mg 0.149mg
Manganese 0.16mg 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 0.1µg 5.5µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 8424IU Parsley
Vitamin A RAE 421µg Parsley
Vitamin E 0.75mg 0.19mg Parsley
Vitamin C 133mg Parsley
Vitamin B1 0.086mg 0.015mg Parsley
Vitamin B2 0.098mg 0.022mg Parsley
Vitamin B3 1.313mg 0.235mg Parsley
Vitamin B5 0.4mg Parsley
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.113mg Amaranth grain
Folate 152µg 22µg Parsley
Vitamin K 1640µg Parsley
Tryptophan 0.045mg Parsley
Threonine 0.122mg Parsley
Isoleucine 0.118mg Parsley
Leucine 0.204mg Parsley
Lysine 0.181mg Parsley
Methionine 0.042mg Parsley
Phenylalanine 0.145mg Parsley
Valine 0.172mg Parsley
Histidine 0.061mg Parsley
Saturated Fat 0.132g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.295g Parsley
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g Parsley

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parsley Amaranth grain
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
441%
Parsley
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Parsley
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsley
Parsley is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsley
Parsley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.132g)
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.

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. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/nutrients
  2. Amaranth grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/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.