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Amaranth vs. Allspice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between amaranth and allspice

  • The amount of manganese, fiber, iron, calcium, copper, potassium, magnesium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1 in allspice is higher than in amaranth.
  • Allspice covers your daily need for manganese, 91% more than amaranth.
  • Allspice has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of allspice is 15, while the glycemic index of amaranth is 97.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Amaranth grain, cooked and Spices, allspice, ground.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 14% 12% 79% 50% 23% 63% 0.78% 111% 30%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 96% 198% 92% 265% 184% 28% 48% 10% 384% 15%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +103.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1306.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +673.3%
Contains more IronIron +236.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +271.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +244.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 3.8% 5.1% 4.4% 0% 26% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 131% 9% 0% 0% 25% 15% 54% 0% 48% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +573.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +186.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1117%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +63.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
6% 9% 72% 8% 5%
Protein: 6.09 g
Fats: 8.69 g
Carbs: 72.12 g
Water: 8.46 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more WaterWater +788.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.3%
Contains more FatsFats +450%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +285.9%
Contains more OtherOther +502.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Amaranth Allspice
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth Allspice DV% diff.
Manganese 0.854mg 2.943mg 91%
Fiber 2.1g 21.6g 78%
Iron 2.1mg 7.06mg 62%
Calcium 47mg 661mg 61%
Copper 0.149mg 0.553mg 45%
Vitamin C 39.2mg 44%
Potassium 135mg 1044mg 27%
Carbs 18.69g 72.12g 18%
Magnesium 65mg 135mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.36g 16%
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 2.86mg 16%
Saturated fat 2.55g 12%
Fats 1.58g 8.69g 11%
Calories 102kcal 263kcal 8%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.101mg 7%
Starch 16.23g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.21mg 7%
Protein 3.8g 6.09g 5%
Selenium 5.5µg 2.7µg 5%
Phosphorus 148mg 113mg 5%
Folate 22µg 36µg 4%
Sodium 6mg 77mg 3%
Vitamin A 27µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.063mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.66g 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Zinc 0.86mg 1.01mg 1%
Net carbs 16.59g 50.52g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Amaranth Allspice
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
5%
Amaranth
24%
Allspice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth
132%
Allspice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is cheaper?
Allspice
Allspice is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Allspice
Allspice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Allspice
Allspice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Amaranth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/nutrients
  2. Allspice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171315/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.