Amaranth vs. Cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between amaranth and cabbage
- Amaranth has more manganese, iron, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, selenium, and zinc, while cabbage has more folate.
- Amaranth's daily need coverage for manganese is 30% higher.
- Cabbage contains 18 times less selenium than amaranth. Amaranth contains 5.5µg of selenium, while cabbage contains 0.3µg.
The food types used in this comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Cabbage, 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 | +441.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +17.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +346.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +684.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +377.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +469.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +433.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1733.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25.9% |
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 | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +306.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +81.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +95.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +196.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1480% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +222.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| 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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 76µg | 63% | |
| Vitamin C | 36.6mg | 41% | |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.16mg | 30% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.47mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 26mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.019mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 12mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 0.3µg | 9% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 0g | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.18mg | 6% |
| Folate | 22µg | 43µg | 5% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 1.28g | 5% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 25kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.212mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.061mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 5.8g | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 2.5g | 2% |
| Fats | 1.58g | 0.1g | 2% |
| Choline | 10.7mg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 1.45g | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 47mg | 40mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 170mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.124mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 3.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.2g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0.234mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.034g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.022mg | 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 cheaper?
Cabbage is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cabbage 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 - 3.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals