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Amaranth vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are amaranth and caesar salad different?

  • Amaranth is higher in manganese and magnesium; however, caesar salad is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, calcium, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for caesar salad is 47% higher.
  • Amaranth contains 3 times more manganese than caesar salad. While amaranth contains 0.854mg of manganese, caesar salad contains only 0.321mg.
  • Amaranth has less sodium.
  • Caesar salad has a lower glycemic index (50) than amaranth (97).

Amaranth grain, cooked and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust are the varieties used 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.
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 20% 70% 15% 88% 42% 44% 99% 59% 42% 171%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +132.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +166%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +395.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.9%
Contains more IronIron +11.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +470.9%

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.
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 0% 26% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2413.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1250%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1277.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +73.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +252.4%
Contains more FatsFats +503.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +68.5%
Contains more OtherOther +183.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 16.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
86% 3% 4% 6%
Starch: 25.29 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.98 g
Fructose: 1.13 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Contains more StarchStarch +55.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth Caesar salad DV% diff.
Selenium 5.5µg 31.4µg 47%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.377mg 30%
Manganese 0.854mg 0.321mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.297mg 21%
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 3.237mg 19%
Protein 3.8g 13.39g 19%
Sodium 6mg 454mg 19%
Calcium 47mg 233mg 19%
Saturated fat 4.206g 19%
Vitamin B12 0.4µg 17%
Fats 1.58g 9.54g 12%
Phosphorus 148mg 231mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.461g 10%
Vitamin A 78µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 9%
Magnesium 65mg 28mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 9%
Calories 102kcal 265kcal 8%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Zinc 0.86mg 1.61mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.38g 6%
Folate 22µg 6%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Starch 16.23g 25.29g 4%
Carbs 18.69g 31.5g 4%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.61mg 3%
Iron 2.1mg 2.34mg 3%
Copper 0.149mg 0.126mg 3%
Fiber 2.1g 1.7g 2%
Potassium 135mg 170mg 1%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Net carbs 16.59g 29.8g N/A
Sugar 4.02g N/A
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.547mg 0%
Leucine 1.137mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.3mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.717mg 0%
Valine 0.7mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth Caesar salad
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
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 448mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.206g)

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. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/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.