Amaranth vs. Butter cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between amaranth and butter cookie?
- Amaranth is higher in manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin B6, yet butter cookie is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, and copper.
- Amaranth's daily need coverage for manganese is 30% more.
- Amaranth has 5 times more magnesium than butter cookie. While amaranth has 65mg of magnesium, butter cookie has only 12mg.
- The amount of sodium in amaranth is lower.
- The glycemic index of butter cookie is lower.
We used Amaranth grain, cooked and Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched types in this article.
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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 | +441.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +62.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +126.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +402.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +52.7% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +213.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +205.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1422.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1257.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +245.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
Protein:
6.1 g
Fats:
18.8 g
Carbs:
68.9 g
Water:
4.6 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1533.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1089.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +268.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +107.8% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 11.051g | 50% | |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.37mg | 30% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.17mg | 30% |
| Fats | 1.58g | 18.8g | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.335mg | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 165µg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 3.19mg | 18% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 467kcal | 18% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 68.9g | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 15% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.522g | 14% | |
| Folate | 22µg | 76µg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 12mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 282mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.488mg | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.982g | 7% | |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 102mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.036mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.2mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 8.4µg | 5% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 6.1g | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 0.8g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.38mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.58mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 47mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 16IU | 2% | |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 2.22mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 111mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.5mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 68.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 20.24g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.215mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.277mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.471mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.308mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.299mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.315mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.136mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter cookie is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter cookie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.051g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.