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Spirulina vs. Amaranth leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Spirulina and Amaranth leaves different?

  • Spirulina is higher in Copper, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, however, Amaranth leaves are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Manganese, Calcium, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Amaranth leaves is 948% higher.
  • Spirulina contains 8 times more Vitamin B1 than Amaranth leaves. While Spirulina contains 0.222mg of Vitamin B1, Amaranth leaves contain only 0.027mg.

Seaweed, spirulina, raw and Amaranth leaves, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Spirulina
Spirulina
2
:
8
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
Contains more Iron +20.3%
Contains more Copper +268.5%
Contains more Calcium +1691.7%
Contains more Magnesium +189.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +354.5%
Contains more Potassium +381.1%
Contains less Sodium -79.6%
Contains more Zinc +350%
Contains more Manganese +375.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Spirulina
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 105% 14% 5% 12% 13% 6% 199% 25% 4%
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 +20.3%
Contains more Copper +268.5%
Contains more Calcium +1691.7%
Contains more Magnesium +189.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +354.5%
Contains more Potassium +381.1%
Contains less Sodium -79.6%
Contains more Zinc +350%
Contains more Manganese +375.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%

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.
Spirulina
Spirulina
5
:
5
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
Contains more Vitamin B1 +722.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +407.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +5108.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +4711.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +464.7%
Contains more Folate +844.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +45500%
Spirulina
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 3% 56% 79% 23% 20% 8% 7% 0% 7%
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 +722.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +407.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +5108.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +4711.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +464.7%
Contains more Folate +844.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +45500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spirulina
Spirulina
2
:
3
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
Contains more Protein +140.7%
Contains more Fats +18.2%
Contains more Carbs +66.1%
Contains more Other +150%
Equal in Water - 91.69
Spirulina
6% 2% 91%
Protein: 5.92 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 2.42 g
Water: 90.67 g
Other: 0.6 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 +140.7%
Contains more Fats +18.2%
Contains more Carbs +66.1%
Contains more Other +150%
Equal in Water - 91.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spirulina
Spirulina
0
:
3
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +123.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.7%
Spirulina
49% 12% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.135 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.106 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 -32.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +123.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spirulina Amaranth leaves Opinion
Net carbs 2.02g 4.02g Amaranth leaves
Protein 5.92g 2.46g Spirulina
Fats 0.39g 0.33g Spirulina
Carbs 2.42g 4.02g Amaranth leaves
Calories 26kcal 23kcal Spirulina
Sugar 0.3g Amaranth leaves
Fiber 0.4g Spirulina
Calcium 12mg 215mg Amaranth leaves
Iron 2.79mg 2.32mg Spirulina
Magnesium 19mg 55mg Amaranth leaves
Phosphorus 11mg 50mg Amaranth leaves
Potassium 127mg 611mg Amaranth leaves
Sodium 98mg 20mg Amaranth leaves
Zinc 0.2mg 0.9mg Amaranth leaves
Copper 0.597mg 0.162mg Spirulina
Manganese 0.186mg 0.885mg Amaranth leaves
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A 56IU 2917IU Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 146µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin E 0.49mg Spirulina
Vitamin C 0.9mg 43.3mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B1 0.222mg 0.027mg Spirulina
Vitamin B2 0.342mg 0.158mg Spirulina
Vitamin B3 1.196mg 0.658mg Spirulina
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.064mg Spirulina
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.192mg Amaranth leaves
Folate 9µg 85µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin K 2.5µg 1140µg Amaranth leaves
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.031mg Spirulina
Threonine 0.306mg 0.099mg Spirulina
Isoleucine 0.331mg 0.119mg Spirulina
Leucine 0.509mg 0.195mg Spirulina
Lysine 0.312mg 0.127mg Spirulina
Methionine 0.118mg 0.036mg Spirulina
Phenylalanine 0.286mg 0.133mg Spirulina
Valine 0.362mg 0.137mg Spirulina
Histidine 0.112mg 0.052mg Spirulina
Saturated Fat 0.135g 0.091g Amaranth leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.076g Amaranth leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.106g 0.147g Amaranth leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Spirulina 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
18%
Spirulina
278%
Amaranth leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Spirulina
47%
Amaranth leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.044g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is relatively richer in minerals
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. Spirulina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170091/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.