Comparing Nutrients in 1 kilogram Baobab Powder VS Amaranth Leaves

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Baobab Powder	4%	1%	95%
Amaranth Leaves	34%	10%	56%

Macro Nutrients

	Baobab Powder	Amaranth Leaves	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	86.2% 2500kcal	7.93% 230kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	4.85% 4.7g	3.4% 3.3g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	7.63% 2.44g	2.84% 0.91g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	61.3% 0.98g	1.25% 0.02g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	NA	8.53% 1.45g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	NA	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	613% 797g	31% 40g	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	44% 24.6g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Baobab Powder	Amaranth Leaves	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	NA	162% 1460μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	25% 0.3mg	22.5% 0.27mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	57% 0.74mg	122% 1.58mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	1249% 200mg	41% 6.6mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	NA	13% 0.64mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	1857% 24mg	148% 1.92mg	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	213% 850μg	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	481% 433mg	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	9500% 11400μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Baobab Powder	Amaranth Leaves	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	342% 3420mg	215% 2150mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	NA	180% 1.62mg	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	290% 23mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	376% 1580mg	131% 550mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	NA	385% 8.85mg	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	71.4% 500mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	644% 21890mg	180% 6110mg	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	13.3% 200mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	83.6% 9.2mg	82% 9mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	2.95% 109g	24.8% 917g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Baobab Powder VS Amaranth Leaves per 1 kg

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

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

• 1 kilogram of Baobab Powder has 30.4 times more Vitamin B3, 12.6 times more Vitamin B6 and 4 times more Vitamin C than Amaranth Leaves.
• While 1 kg of Raw Amaranth Leaves contains 2.1 times more Vitamin B2 and 2 times more Vitamin B9 than Baobab Powder.
• Both Baobab Powder and Amaranth Leaves provide similar amounts of Vitamin B1 per one kilogram.

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

• 1 kilogram of Baobab Powder has 1.6 times more Calcium, 3.6 times more Iron, 2.9 times more Magnesium and 3.6 times more Potassium than Amaranth Leaves.
• While 1 kg of Raw Amaranth Leaves contains 8.4 times more Water than Baobab Powder.
• Both Baobab Powder and Amaranth Leaves contain similar levels of Phosphorus and Zinc per one kilogram.
• Both Baobab Powder as well as Raw Amaranth Leaves lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in one kilogram.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 kilogram:

• 1 kilogram of Baobab Powder has 10.9 times more Energy, 49 times more Omega 3, 19.8 times more Carbohydrate and 1.5 times more Protein than Amaranth Leaves.
• 1 kilogram of Amaranth Leaves provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 3