Comparing Nutrients in 1 kilogram Baobab Powder VS Cooked Amaranth Leaves

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Baobab Powder	4%	1%	95%
Cooked Amaranth Leaves	32%	6%	62%

Macro Nutrients

	Baobab Powder	Cooked Amaranth Leaves	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	86.2% 2500kcal	7.24% 210kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	4.85% 4.7g	1.86% 1.8g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	7.63% 2.44g	1.56% 0.5g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	61.3% 0.98g	0.63% 0.01g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	NA	4.65% 0.79g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	NA	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	613% 797g	31.6% 41g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	59% 42.8g	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	% 46.6g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 92g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	1171% 445g	NA	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	66% 37g	37.7% 21g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Baobab Powder	Cooked Amaranth Leaves	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	NA	154% 1390μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	25% 0.3mg	16.7% 0.2mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	57% 0.74mg	103% 1.34mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	1249% 200mg	35% 5.6mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	NA	12.4% 0.62mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	1857% 24mg	136% 1.77mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	108% 430μg	143% 570μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	NA	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	1924% 1732mg	457% 411mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	NA	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	NA	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Baobab Powder	Cooked Amaranth Leaves	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	342% 3420mg	209% 2090mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	NA	176% 1.58mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	1053% 84.2mg	283% 22.6mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	376% 1580mg	131% 550mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	NA	374% 8.6mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	67% 470mg	103% 720mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	644% 21890mg	189% 6410mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	0% 0μg	16.4% 9μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	6.67% 100mg	14% 210mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	83.6% 9.2mg	80% 8.8mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	2.95% 109g	24.7% 915g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Baobab Powder VS Cooked Amaranth Leaves per 1 kg

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 kg of Baobab Powder versus 1 kg of Cooked Amaranth Leaves to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 kilogram of Baobab Powder vs Cooked Amaranth Leaves:

• 1 kilogram of Baobab Powder has 1.5 times more Vitamin B1, 35.7 times more Vitamin B3, 13.6 times more Vitamin B6 and 4.2 times more Vitamin C than Cooked Amaranth Leaves.
• While 1 kg of Boiled and Drained Amaranth Leaves contains 1.8 times more Vitamin B2 and 1.3 times more Vitamin B9 than Baobab Powder.
• 1 kilogram of Cooked Amaranth Leaves have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B1

Comparing minerals per 1 kilogram for Baobab Powder vs Cooked Amaranth Leaves:

• 1 kilogram of Baobab Powder has 1.6 times more Calcium, 3.7 times more Iron, 2.9 times more Magnesium and 3.4 times more Potassium than Cooked Amaranth Leaves.
• While 1 kg of Boiled and Drained Amaranth Leaves contains 1.5 times more Phosphorus and 8.4 times more Water than Baobab Powder.
• Both Baobab Powder and Cooked Amaranth Leaves contain similar levels of Zinc per one kilogram.
• Both Baobab Powder as well as Boiled and Drained Amaranth Leaves lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in one kilogram.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 kilogram:

• 1 kilogram of Baobab Powder has 11.9 times more Energy, 98 times more Omega 3, 19.4 times more Carbohydrate and 1.7 times more Protein than Cooked Amaranth Leaves.
• 1 kilogram of Cooked Amaranth Leaves provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 3