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Pumpkin leaves vs. Amaranth leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pumpkin leaves and Amaranth leaves

  • Pumpkin leaves have more Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, while Amaranth leaves have more Vitamin C, Manganese, Calcium, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Potassium.
  • Amaranth leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 36% higher.
  • Amaranth leaves contain 3 times less Vitamin B1 than Pumpkin leaves. Pumpkin leaves contain 0.094mg of Vitamin B1, while Amaranth leaves contain 0.027mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Pumpkin leaves, raw 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.
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves
2
:
7
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
Contains more Phosphorus +108%
Contains less Sodium -45%
Contains more Calcium +451.3%
Contains more Magnesium +44.7%
Contains more Potassium +40.1%
Contains more Zinc +350%
Contains more Copper +21.8%
Contains more Manganese +149.3%
Equal in Iron - 2.32
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
Pumpkin leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 84% 28% 45% 39% 2% 6% 45% 47% 5%
Amaranth leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 65% 87% 40% 22% 54% 3% 25% 54% 116% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +108%
Contains less Sodium -45%
Contains more Calcium +451.3%
Contains more Magnesium +44.7%
Contains more Potassium +40.1%
Contains more Zinc +350%
Contains more Copper +21.8%
Contains more Manganese +149.3%
Equal in Iron - 2.32
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

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.
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves
3
:
6
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
Contains more Vitamin B1 +248.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +50.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +293.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.4%
Contains more Folate +136.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.192
Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 117% 0% 0% 37% 24% 30% 18% 3% 48% 27% 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 +248.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +50.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +293.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.4%
Contains more Folate +136.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.192

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves
3
:
2
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
Contains more Protein +28%
Contains more Fats +21.2%
Contains more Carbs +72.5%
Contains more Other +21%
Equal in Water - 91.69
Pumpkin leaves
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 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 +28%
Contains more Fats +21.2%
Contains more Carbs +72.5%
Contains more Other +21%
Equal in Water - 91.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves
0
:
3
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
Contains less Saturated Fat -56%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +568.2%
Pumpkin leaves
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.022 g
Amaranth leaves
29% 24% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.147 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +568.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin leaves Amaranth leaves Opinion
Net carbs 2.33g 4.02g Amaranth leaves
Protein 3.15g 2.46g Pumpkin leaves
Fats 0.4g 0.33g Pumpkin leaves
Carbs 2.33g 4.02g Amaranth leaves
Calories 19kcal 23kcal Amaranth leaves
Calcium 39mg 215mg Amaranth leaves
Iron 2.22mg 2.32mg Amaranth leaves
Magnesium 38mg 55mg Amaranth leaves
Phosphorus 104mg 50mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 436mg 611mg Amaranth leaves
Sodium 11mg 20mg Pumpkin leaves
Zinc 0.2mg 0.9mg Amaranth leaves
Copper 0.133mg 0.162mg Amaranth leaves
Manganese 0.355mg 0.885mg Amaranth leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 1942IU 2917IU Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 146µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin C 11mg 43.3mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.027mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B2 0.128mg 0.158mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 0.658mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B5 0.042mg 0.064mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B6 0.207mg 0.192mg Pumpkin leaves
Folate 36µg 85µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin K 1140µg Amaranth leaves
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.031mg Pumpkin leaves
Threonine 0.156mg 0.099mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.156mg 0.119mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.318mg 0.195mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.2mg 0.127mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.054mg 0.036mg Pumpkin leaves
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.133mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.181mg 0.137mg Pumpkin leaves
Histidine 0.05mg 0.052mg Amaranth leaves
Saturated Fat 0.207g 0.091g Amaranth leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g 0.076g Amaranth leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.022g 0.147g Amaranth leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin leaves 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
25%
Pumpkin leaves
278%
Amaranth leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pumpkin leaves
47%
Amaranth leaves

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.116g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. Pumpkin leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169272/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.