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Poblano vs. Amaranth leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Poblano and Amaranth leaves

  • Poblano has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Potassium, Vitamin B5, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, while Amaranth leaves has more Vitamin C.
  • Poblano's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 257% higher.
  • Amaranth leaves contain 31 times less Vitamin B5 than Poblano. Poblano contains 1.993mg of Vitamin B5, while Amaranth leaves contain 0.064mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Peppers, ancho, 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.
Poblano
Poblano
8
:
2
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
Contains more Iron +371.1%
Contains more Magnesium +105.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +302%
Contains more Potassium +294.6%
Contains more Zinc +57.8%
Contains more Copper +213.6%
Contains more Manganese +44.5%
Contains more Selenium +222.2%
Contains more Calcium +252.5%
Contains less Sodium -53.5%
Poblano
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 410% 81% 87% 213% 6% 39% 170% 167% 16%
Amaranth leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 65% 87% 40% 22% 54% 3% 25% 54% 116% 5%
Contains more Iron +371.1%
Contains more Magnesium +105.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +302%
Contains more Potassium +294.6%
Contains more Zinc +57.8%
Contains more Copper +213.6%
Contains more Manganese +44.5%
Contains more Selenium +222.2%
Contains more Calcium +252.5%
Contains less Sodium -53.5%

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.
Poblano
Poblano
6
:
3
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
Contains more Vitamin A +600.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +563%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1327.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +873.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3014.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1741.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +2065%
Contains more Folate +23.2%
Poblano
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1227% 0% 0% 7% 45% 521% 121% 120% 816% 52% 0% 0%
Amaranth leaves
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 +600.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +563%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1327.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +873.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3014.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1741.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +2065%
Contains more Folate +23.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Poblano
Poblano
4
:
1
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
Contains more Protein +382.1%
Contains more Fats +2384.8%
Contains more Carbs +1179.1%
Contains more Other +292.7%
Contains more Water +305.2%
Poblano
12% 8% 51% 23% 6%
Protein: 11.86 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 51.42 g
Water: 22.63 g
Other: 5.89 g
Amaranth leaves
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 +382.1%
Contains more Fats +2384.8%
Contains more Carbs +1179.1%
Contains more Other +292.7%
Contains more Water +305.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Poblano
Poblano
2
:
1
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +547.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2968.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.9%
Poblano
14% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.82 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.492 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.511 g
Amaranth leaves
29% 24% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.147 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +547.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2968.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poblano Amaranth leaves Opinion
Net carbs 29.82g 4.02g Poblano
Protein 11.86g 2.46g Poblano
Fats 8.2g 0.33g Poblano
Carbs 51.42g 4.02g Poblano
Calories 281kcal 23kcal Poblano
Fiber 21.6g Poblano
Calcium 61mg 215mg Amaranth leaves
Iron 10.93mg 2.32mg Poblano
Magnesium 113mg 55mg Poblano
Phosphorus 201mg 50mg Poblano
Potassium 2411mg 611mg Poblano
Sodium 43mg 20mg Amaranth leaves
Zinc 1.42mg 0.9mg Poblano
Copper 0.508mg 0.162mg Poblano
Manganese 1.279mg 0.885mg Poblano
Selenium 2.9µg 0.9µg Poblano
Vitamin A 20438IU 2917IU Poblano
Vitamin A RAE 1022µg 146µg Poblano
Vitamin C 2mg 43.3mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B1 0.179mg 0.027mg Poblano
Vitamin B2 2.255mg 0.158mg Poblano
Vitamin B3 6.403mg 0.658mg Poblano
Vitamin B5 1.993mg 0.064mg Poblano
Vitamin B6 3.535mg 0.192mg Poblano
Folate 69µg 85µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin K 1140µg Amaranth leaves
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.031mg Poblano
Threonine 0.425mg 0.099mg Poblano
Isoleucine 0.373mg 0.119mg Poblano
Leucine 0.605mg 0.195mg Poblano
Lysine 0.515mg 0.127mg Poblano
Methionine 0.142mg 0.036mg Poblano
Phenylalanine 0.361mg 0.133mg Poblano
Valine 0.489mg 0.137mg Poblano
Histidine 0.232mg 0.052mg Poblano
Saturated Fat 0.82g 0.091g Amaranth leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.492g 0.076g Poblano
Polyunsaturated fat 4.511g 0.147g Poblano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Poblano 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
242%
Poblano
278%
Amaranth leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
Poblano
47%
Amaranth leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Poblano
Poblano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.729g)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is cheaper (difference - $7)
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 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. Poblano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169396/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.