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Potato flour vs. Amaranth leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Potato flour and Amaranth leaves?

  • Potato flour is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, yet Amaranth leaves are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, and Calcium.
  • Amaranth leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 950% higher.
  • Potato flour has 8 times more Vitamin B1 than Amaranth leaves. Potato flour has 0.228mg of Vitamin B1, while Amaranth leaves have 0.027mg.

We used Potato flour and Amaranth leaves, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Potato flour
Potato flour
5
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5
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +236%
Contains more Potassium +63.8%
Contains more Copper +21.6%
Contains more Selenium +22.2%
Contains more Calcium +230.8%
Contains more Iron +68.1%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +182.7%
Potato flour
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 52% 47% 72% 89% 8% 15% 66% 41% 6%
Amaranth leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 65% 87% 40% 22% 54% 3% 25% 54% 116% 5%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +236%
Contains more Potassium +63.8%
Contains more Copper +21.6%
Contains more Selenium +22.2%
Contains more Calcium +230.8%
Contains more Iron +68.1%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +182.7%

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.
Potato flour
Potato flour
5
:
5
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
Contains more Vitamin B1 +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +433%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +640.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1039.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +209.8%
Contains more Folate +240%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Potato flour
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 13% 57% 12% 66% 29% 178% 19% 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 B1 +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +433%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +640.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1039.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +209.8%
Contains more Folate +240%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato flour
Potato flour
4
:
1
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
Contains more Protein +180.5%
Contains more Carbs +1967.2%
Contains more Other +109.3%
Contains more Water +1306.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.33
Potato flour
7% 83% 7% 3%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 83.1 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 3.14 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 +180.5%
Contains more Carbs +1967.2%
Contains more Other +109.3%
Contains more Water +1306.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato flour
Potato flour
2
:
1
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +850%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.091
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.147
Potato flour
36% 3% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.15 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 +850%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.091
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.147

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato flour Amaranth leaves Opinion
Net carbs 77.2g 4.02g Potato flour
Protein 6.9g 2.46g Potato flour
Fats 0.34g 0.33g Potato flour
Carbs 83.1g 4.02g Potato flour
Calories 357kcal 23kcal Potato flour
Sugar 3.52g Amaranth leaves
Fiber 5.9g Potato flour
Calcium 65mg 215mg Amaranth leaves
Iron 1.38mg 2.32mg Amaranth leaves
Magnesium 65mg 55mg Potato flour
Phosphorus 168mg 50mg Potato flour
Potassium 1001mg 611mg Potato flour
Sodium 55mg 20mg Amaranth leaves
Zinc 0.54mg 0.9mg Amaranth leaves
Copper 0.197mg 0.162mg Potato flour
Manganese 0.313mg 0.885mg Amaranth leaves
Selenium 1.1µg 0.9µg Potato flour
Vitamin A 0IU 2917IU Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 146µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin E 0.25mg Potato flour
Vitamin C 3.8mg 43.3mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B1 0.228mg 0.027mg Potato flour
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.158mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B3 3.507mg 0.658mg Potato flour
Vitamin B5 0.474mg 0.064mg Potato flour
Vitamin B6 0.769mg 0.192mg Potato flour
Folate 25µg 85µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin K 0µg 1140µg Amaranth leaves
Tryptophan 0.115mg 0.031mg Potato flour
Threonine 0.28mg 0.099mg Potato flour
Isoleucine 0.299mg 0.119mg Potato flour
Leucine 0.425mg 0.195mg Potato flour
Lysine 0.413mg 0.127mg Potato flour
Methionine 0.107mg 0.036mg Potato flour
Phenylalanine 0.316mg 0.133mg Potato flour
Valine 0.356mg 0.137mg Potato flour
Histidine 0.166mg 0.052mg Potato flour
Saturated Fat 0.09g 0.091g Potato flour
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.076g Amaranth leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.15g 0.147g Potato flour

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato flour 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
31%
Potato flour
278%
Amaranth leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Potato flour
47%
Amaranth leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
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 ($)
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.
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. Potato flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168446/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.