Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces 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	17% 496kcal	1.44% 41.7kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.96% 0.93g	0.37% 0.36g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	1.5% 0.48g	0.31% 0.099g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	12% 0.19g	0.12% 0.002g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	NA	0.92% 0.16g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	NA	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	122% 158g	6.27% 8.16g	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	11.7% 8.5g	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	% 9.25g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 18.3g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	232% 88.3g	NA	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	13% 7.32g	7.48% 4.2g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Baobab Powder	Cooked Amaranth Leaves	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	NA	30.6% 276μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	4.96% 0.06mg	3.3% 0.04mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	11.3% 0.15mg	20.5% 0.27mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	248% 39.7mg	6.93% 1.1mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	NA	2.46% 0.12mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	368% 4.8mg	27% 0.35mg	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	21.3% 85.3μg	28.3% 113μg	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	382% 344mg	91% 81.6mg	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	68% 679mg	41.5% 415mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	NA	35% 0.31mg	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	209% 16.7mg	56% 4.5mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	74.7% 314mg	26% 109mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	NA	74.3% 1.7mg	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	13.3% 93mg	20.4% 143mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	128% 4344mg	37.4% 1272mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	0% 0μg	3.25% 1.8μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	1.32% 20mg	2.78% 41.7mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	16.6% 1.83mg	16% 1.75mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.59% 21.7g	4.9% 182g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Baobab Powder VS Cooked Amaranth Leaves per 7 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 7 oz of Baobab Powder versus 7 oz of Cooked Amaranth Leaves to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 7 ounces of Baobab Powder vs Cooked Amaranth Leaves:

• 7 ounces of Baobab Powder have 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 7 oz of Boiled and Drained Amaranth Leaves contain 1.8 times more Vitamin B2 and 1.3 times more Vitamin B9 than Baobab Powder.
• 7 ounces of Cooked Amaranth Leaves have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B1

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Baobab Powder vs Cooked Amaranth Leaves:

• 7 ounces of Baobab Powder have 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 7 oz of Boiled and Drained Amaranth Leaves contain 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 seven ounces.
• Both Baobab Powder as well as Boiled and Drained Amaranth Leaves lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in seven ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• 7 ounces of Baobab Powder have 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.
• 7 ounces of Cooked Amaranth Leaves provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 3