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Sweet potato leaves vs. Amaranth leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sweet potato leaves and Amaranth leaves different?

  • Sweet potato leaves are richer in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, while Amaranth leaves are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, and Calcium.
  • Amaranth leaves covers your daily need of Vitamin K 698% more than Sweet potato leaves.
  • Sweet potato leaves contain 6 times more Vitamin B1 than Amaranth leaves. Sweet potato leaves contain 0.156mg of Vitamin B1, while Amaranth leaves contain 0.027mg.

Sweet potato leaves, raw and Amaranth leaves, raw types were 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.
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +62%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Calcium +175.6%
Contains more Iron +139.2%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 50% 35% 45% 1% 0% 0% 0% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 65% 87% 40% 22% 54% 3% 25% 54% 116% 5%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +62%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Calcium +175.6%
Contains more Iron +139.2%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +477.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +251.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +293.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +277.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.192
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 227% 0% 0% 37% 39% 80% 22% 14% 44% 0% 0% 756%
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 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +477.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +251.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +293.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +277.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.192

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +54.5%
Contains more Carbs +119.4%
Equal in Protein - 2.46
Equal in Water - 91.69
Equal in Other - 1.5
2% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.49 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 86.81 g
Other: 1.37 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 Fats +54.5%
Contains more Carbs +119.4%
Equal in Protein - 2.46
Equal in Water - 91.69
Equal in Other - 1.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +280%
31% 6% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
29% 24% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.147 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +280%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sweet potato 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 Sweet potato leaves Amaranth leaves Opinion
Net carbs 3.52g 4.02g Amaranth leaves
Protein 2.49g 2.46g Sweet potato leaves
Fats 0.51g 0.33g Sweet potato leaves
Carbs 8.82g 4.02g Sweet potato leaves
Calories 42kcal 23kcal Sweet potato leaves
Fiber 5.3g Sweet potato leaves
Calcium 78mg 215mg Amaranth leaves
Iron 0.97mg 2.32mg Amaranth leaves
Magnesium 70mg 55mg Sweet potato leaves
Phosphorus 81mg 50mg Sweet potato leaves
Potassium 508mg 611mg Amaranth leaves
Sodium 6mg 20mg Sweet potato leaves
Zinc 0.9mg Amaranth leaves
Copper 0.162mg Amaranth leaves
Manganese 0.885mg Amaranth leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 3778IU 2917IU Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A RAE 189µg 146µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin C 11mg 43.3mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 0.027mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B2 0.345mg 0.158mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B3 1.13mg 0.658mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B5 0.225mg 0.064mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.192mg Amaranth leaves
Folate 85µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin K 302.2µg 1140µg Amaranth leaves
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.031mg Sweet potato leaves
Threonine 0.099mg Amaranth leaves
Isoleucine 0.119mg Amaranth leaves
Leucine 0.195mg Amaranth leaves
Lysine 0.228mg 0.127mg Sweet potato leaves
Methionine 0.086mg 0.036mg Sweet potato leaves
Phenylalanine 0.133mg Amaranth leaves
Valine 0.137mg Amaranth leaves
Histidine 0.052mg Amaranth leaves
Saturated Fat 0.111g 0.091g Amaranth leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.076g Amaranth leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 0.147g Sweet potato leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato 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
101%
Sweet potato leaves
278%
Amaranth leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato leaves
47%
Amaranth leaves

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
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. Sweet potato leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169303/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.