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Truffle vs. Amaranth leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Truffle and Amaranth leaves

  • Truffle has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, while Amaranth leaves has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate.
  • Truffle's daily need coverage for Selenium is 77% higher.
  • Amaranth leaves contain 10 times less Vitamin B3 than Truffle. Truffle contains 6.267mg of Vitamin B3, while Amaranth leaves contain 0.658mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fungi, Cloud ears, dried 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.
Truffle
Truffle
8
:
2
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
Contains more Iron +153.4%
Contains more Magnesium +50.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +268%
Contains more Potassium +23.4%
Contains more Zinc +46.7%
Contains more Copper +13%
Contains more Manganese +120.5%
Contains more Selenium +4722.2%
Contains more Calcium +35.2%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Truffle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 221% 60% 79% 67% 5% 37% 61% 255% 237%
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 +153.4%
Contains more Magnesium +50.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +268%
Contains more Potassium +23.4%
Contains more Zinc +46.7%
Contains more Copper +13%
Contains more Manganese +120.5%
Contains more Selenium +4722.2%
Contains more Calcium +35.2%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%

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.
Truffle
Truffle
3
:
6
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
Contains more Vitamin B2 +434.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +852.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +651.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.4%
Contains more Folate +123.7%
Truffle
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 195% 118% 29% 26% 29% 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 B2 +434.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +852.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +651.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.4%
Contains more Folate +123.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Truffle
Truffle
4
:
1
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves
Contains more Protein +276%
Contains more Fats +121.2%
Contains more Carbs +1716.2%
Contains more Other +47.3%
Contains more Water +519.5%
Truffle
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 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 +276%
Contains more Fats +121.2%
Contains more Carbs +1716.2%
Contains more Other +47.3%
Contains more Water +519.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Truffle Amaranth leaves Opinion
Net carbs 2.91g 4.02g Amaranth leaves
Protein 9.25g 2.46g Truffle
Fats 0.73g 0.33g Truffle
Carbs 73.01g 4.02g Truffle
Calories 284kcal 23kcal Truffle
Fiber 70.1g Truffle
Calcium 159mg 215mg Amaranth leaves
Iron 5.88mg 2.32mg Truffle
Magnesium 83mg 55mg Truffle
Phosphorus 184mg 50mg Truffle
Potassium 754mg 611mg Truffle
Sodium 35mg 20mg Amaranth leaves
Zinc 1.32mg 0.9mg Truffle
Copper 0.183mg 0.162mg Truffle
Manganese 1.951mg 0.885mg Truffle
Selenium 43.4µg 0.9µg Truffle
Vitamin A 0IU 2917IU Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 146µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin C 0mg 43.3mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.027mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.158mg Truffle
Vitamin B3 6.267mg 0.658mg Truffle
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.064mg Truffle
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.192mg Amaranth leaves
Folate 38µg 85µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin K 1140µg Amaranth leaves
Tryptophan 0.031mg Amaranth leaves
Threonine 0.099mg Amaranth leaves
Isoleucine 0.119mg Amaranth leaves
Leucine 0.195mg Amaranth leaves
Lysine 0.127mg Amaranth leaves
Methionine 0.036mg Amaranth leaves
Phenylalanine 0.133mg Amaranth leaves
Valine 0.137mg Amaranth leaves
Histidine 0.052mg Amaranth leaves
Saturated Fat 0.091g Truffle
Monounsaturated Fat 0.076g Amaranth leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.147g Amaranth leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Truffle Amaranth leaves
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Truffle
278%
Amaranth leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
107%
Truffle
47%
Amaranth leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.091g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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 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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.