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Spinach vs. Amaranth leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Spinach and Amaranth leaves

  • Spinach has more Vitamin A, Iron, Folate, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, while Amaranth leaves has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Calcium.
  • Amaranth leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 539% higher.
  • Amaranth leaves contain 4 times less Vitamin A than Spinach. Spinach contains 524µg of Vitamin A, while Amaranth leaves contain 146µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 62% 41% 41% 134% 58% 21% 24% 9.1% 122% 8.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 65% 54% 87% 54% 25% 21% 2.6% 115% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.2%
Contains more IronIron +53.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.162mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.885mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 33% 629% 42% 0% 24% 54% 9.2% 8.7% 56% 0% 1234% 110% 11%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 144% 175% 0% 0% 6.8% 36% 12% 3.8% 44% 0% 2850% 64% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +259.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +251.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +49.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +126.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +341.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +131%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 3.75 g
Water: 91.21 g
Other: 1.81 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 ProteinProtein +20.7%
Contains more OtherOther +20.7%
Contains more FatsFats +26.9%
~equal in Carbs ~4.02g
~equal in Water ~91.69g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 4% 69%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.043 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.109 g
29% 24% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.147 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -52.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1166.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach Amaranth leaves Opinion
Calories 23kcal 23kcal
Protein 2.97g 2.46g Spinach
Fats 0.26g 0.33g Amaranth leaves
Vitamin C 9.8mg 43.3mg Amaranth leaves
Net carbs 1.35g 4.02g Amaranth leaves
Carbs 3.75g 4.02g Amaranth leaves
Magnesium 87mg 55mg Spinach
Calcium 136mg 215mg Amaranth leaves
Potassium 466mg 611mg Amaranth leaves
Iron 3.57mg 2.32mg Spinach
Sugar 0.43g Amaranth leaves
Fiber 2.4g Spinach
Copper 0.174mg 0.162mg Spinach
Zinc 0.76mg 0.9mg Amaranth leaves
Phosphorus 56mg 50mg Spinach
Sodium 70mg 20mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A 10481IU 2917IU Spinach
Vitamin A 524µg 146µg Spinach
Vitamin E 2.08mg Spinach
Manganese 0.935mg 0.885mg Spinach
Selenium 1.5µg 0.9µg Spinach
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.027mg Spinach
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.158mg Spinach
Vitamin B3 0.49mg 0.658mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.064mg Spinach
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.192mg Spinach
Vitamin K 493.6µg 1140µg Amaranth leaves
Folate 146µg 85µg Spinach
Choline 19.7mg Spinach
Saturated Fat 0.043g 0.091g Spinach
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.076g Amaranth leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.147g Amaranth leaves
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.031mg Spinach
Threonine 0.127mg 0.099mg Spinach
Isoleucine 0.152mg 0.119mg Spinach
Leucine 0.231mg 0.195mg Spinach
Lysine 0.182mg 0.127mg Spinach
Methionine 0.055mg 0.036mg Spinach
Phenylalanine 0.134mg 0.133mg Spinach
Valine 0.168mg 0.137mg Spinach
Histidine 0.066mg 0.052mg Spinach

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spinach Amaranth leaves
Low Calories diet Equal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
170%
Spinach
257%
Amaranth leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Spinach
47%
Amaranth leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach
Spinach is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach
Spinach is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Spinach - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168463/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.