Comparing Nutrients in 100 grams 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	8.62% 250kcal	0.79% 23kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.48% 0.47g	0.34% 0.33g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.76% 0.24g	0.28% 0.091g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	6.13% 0.098g	0.13% 0.002g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	NA	0.85% 0.15g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	NA	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	61.3% 79.7g	3.1% 4g	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	5.9% 4.3g	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	% 4.66g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 9.22g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	117% 44.5g	NA	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	6.6% 3.7g	4.4% 2.46g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Baobab Powder	Amaranth Leaves	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	NA	16.2% 146μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	2.5% 0.03mg	2.25% 0.027mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	5.7% 0.074mg	12% 0.16mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	125% 20mg	4.1% 0.66mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	NA	1.28% 0.064mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	186% 2.4mg	14.8% 0.19mg	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	10.8% 43μg	21.3% 85μg	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	192% 173mg	48% 43.3mg	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	950% 1140μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Baobab Powder	Amaranth Leaves	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	34.2% 342mg	21.5% 215mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	NA	18% 0.16mg	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	105% 8.4mg	29% 2.32mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	37.6% 158mg	13% 55mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	NA	38.5% 0.89mg	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	6.7% 47mg	7.14% 50mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	64.4% 2189mg	18% 611mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	0% 0μg	1.64% 0.9μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.67% 10mg	1.33% 20mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	8.36% 0.92mg	8.2% 0.9mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.3% 11g	2.48% 92g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Baobab Powder VS Amaranth Leaves per 100 g

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 100 g of Baobab Powder versus 100 g of Amaranth Leaves to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 100 grams of Baobab Powder vs Amaranth Leaves:

• 100 grams of Baobab Powder have 30.4 times more Vitamin B3, 12.6 times more Vitamin B6 and 4 times more Vitamin C than Amaranth Leaves.
• While 100 g of Raw Amaranth Leaves contain 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 100 grams.

Comparing minerals per 100 grams for Baobab Powder vs Amaranth Leaves:

• 100 grams of Baobab Powder have 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 100 g of Raw Amaranth Leaves contain 8.4 times more Water than Baobab Powder.
• Both Baobab Powder and Amaranth Leaves contain similar levels of Phosphorus and Zinc per 100 grams.
• Both Baobab Powder as well as Raw Amaranth Leaves lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in 100 grams.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 100 grams:

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