Watercress vs. Amaranth leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between watercress and amaranth leaves
- Watercress has more vitamin B1; however, amaranth leaves have more vitamin K, manganese, iron, folate, calcium, copper, potassium, magnesium, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for amaranth leaves is 742% higher.
- Amaranth leaves have 3 times less vitamin B1 than watercress. Watercress has 0.09mg of vitamin B1, while amaranth leaves have 0.027mg.
Food types used in this article are Watercress, 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.
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +161.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +79.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +85.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1060% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +110.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +718.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -51.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +262.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +384.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +229% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +48.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +356% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +844.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
95.11 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
2.46 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
4.02 g
Water:
91.69 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +230% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +211.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
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Protein
~2.46g
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Water
~91.69g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
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 | -70.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +850% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +320% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 250µg | 1140µg | 742% |
| Manganese | 0.244mg | 0.885mg | 28% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 2.32mg | 27% |
| Folate | 9µg | 85µg | 19% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 215mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.162mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 55mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 330mg | 611mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.11mg | 0.9mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.192mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.064mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.027mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.158mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.658mg | 3% |
| Choline | 9mg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 160µg | 146µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0.147g | 1% |
| Calories | 11kcal | 23kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 41mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.29g | 4.02g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 50mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.3g | 2.46g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 43.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.79g | 4.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.091g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.008g | 0.076g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.03mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.093mg | 0.119mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.166mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.137mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
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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
74%
247%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watercress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.064g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 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.