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Pasilla peppers vs. Amaranth leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pasilla peppers and Amaranth leaves

  • Pasilla peppers have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Manganese, however, Amaranth leaves are higher in Vitamin C.
  • Pasilla peppers covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 310% more than Amaranth leaves.
  • Amaranth leaves contain 25 times less Vitamin B5 than Pasilla peppers. Pasilla peppers contain 1.591mg of Vitamin B5, while Amaranth leaves contain 0.064mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Peppers, pasilla, dried 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 Iron +323.7%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +434%
Contains more Potassium +263.7%
Contains more Zinc +55.6%
Contains more Copper +161.1%
Contains more Manganese +78.5%
Contains more Selenium +255.6%
Contains more Calcium +121.6%
Contains less Sodium -77.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 369% 93% 115% 197% 12% 39% 141% 207% 18%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 65% 87% 40% 22% 54% 3% 25% 54% 116% 5%
Contains more Iron +323.7%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +434%
Contains more Potassium +263.7%
Contains more Zinc +55.6%
Contains more Copper +161.1%
Contains more Manganese +78.5%
Contains more Selenium +255.6%
Contains more Calcium +121.6%
Contains less Sodium -77.5%

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 A +1125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +537%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1923.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +990.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2385.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2102.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +576.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2146% 0% 0% 22% 43% 738% 135% 96% 976% 128% 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 A +1125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +537%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1923.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +990.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2385.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2102.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +576.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +402%
Contains more Fats +4703%
Contains more Carbs +1171.9%
Contains more Other +288.7%
Contains more Water +517.9%
12% 16% 51% 15% 6%
Protein: 12.35 g
Fats: 15.85 g
Carbs: 51.13 g
Water: 14.84 g
Other: 5.83 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 Protein +402%
Contains more Fats +4703%
Contains more Carbs +1171.9%
Contains more Other +288.7%
Contains more Water +517.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasilla peppers Amaranth leaves Opinion
Net carbs 24.33g 4.02g Pasilla peppers
Protein 12.35g 2.46g Pasilla peppers
Fats 15.85g 0.33g Pasilla peppers
Carbs 51.13g 4.02g Pasilla peppers
Calories 345kcal 23kcal Pasilla peppers
Fiber 26.8g Pasilla peppers
Calcium 97mg 215mg Amaranth leaves
Iron 9.83mg 2.32mg Pasilla peppers
Magnesium 130mg 55mg Pasilla peppers
Phosphorus 267mg 50mg Pasilla peppers
Potassium 2222mg 611mg Pasilla peppers
Sodium 89mg 20mg Amaranth leaves
Zinc 1.4mg 0.9mg Pasilla peppers
Copper 0.423mg 0.162mg Pasilla peppers
Manganese 1.58mg 0.885mg Pasilla peppers
Selenium 3.2µg 0.9µg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin A 35760IU 2917IU Pasilla peppers
Vitamin A RAE 1788µg 146µg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin C 6.4mg 43.3mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.027mg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin B2 3.197mg 0.158mg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin B3 7.175mg 0.658mg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin B5 1.591mg 0.064mg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin B6 4.228mg 0.192mg Pasilla peppers
Folate 170µg 85µg Pasilla peppers
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 0.091g Pasilla peppers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.076g Amaranth leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.147g Amaranth leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pasilla peppers 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
357%
Pasilla peppers
278%
Amaranth leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Pasilla peppers
47%
Amaranth leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasilla peppers
Pasilla peppers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasilla peppers
Pasilla peppers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.091g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pasilla peppers
Pasilla peppers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
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 ($)

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. Pasilla peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168579/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.