Amaranth vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between amaranth and broccoli
- Amaranth has more manganese, iron, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, and selenium; however, broccoli is richer in folate, vitamin B2, and potassium.
- Amaranth's daily need coverage for manganese is 28% more.
- Amaranth contains 3 times more magnesium than broccoli. Amaranth contains 65mg of magnesium, while broccoli contains 21mg.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of amaranth is 97, while the glycemic index of broccoli is 32.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Broccoli, raw.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +209.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +187.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +204.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +109.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +124.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +306.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +120% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +134.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +310.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +373.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +431.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +171.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +54.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +186.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +327% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +181.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 99% | |
| Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 85% | |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.21mg | 28% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.73mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 66mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 11% | |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.049mg | 11% |
| Folate | 22µg | 63µg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 21mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.117mg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.071mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 2.5µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 316mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.175mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.41mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 6.64g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.78mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0.639mg | 3% |
| Choline | 18.7mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 102kcal | 34kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 31µg | 3% | |
| Protein | 3.8g | 2.82g | 2% |
| Fats | 1.58g | 0.37g | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 2.6g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 1% | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 4.04g | N/A |
| Calcium | 47mg | 47mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.059mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals