Amaranth vs. Nougat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are amaranth and nougat different?
- Amaranth is richer in manganese, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B6, and selenium, while nougat is higher in vitamin E and vitamin B2.
- Amaranth covers your daily need for manganese, 24% more than nougat.
- Amaranth contains 6 times more vitamin B6 than nougat. Amaranth contains 0.113mg of vitamin B6, while nougat contains 0.02mg.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index (97) than nougat (32).
Amaranth grain, cooked and Candies, nougat, with almonds types were 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +103.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +46.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +255.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +104.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +169.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +180.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +111.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +465% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +340% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1357.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +572.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +103.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3395.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +67.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +394.3% |
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Fats
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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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| Carbs | 18.69g | 92.39g | 25% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.304mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.59mg | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 2.77mg | 17% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 398kcal | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 55mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.148mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.667g | 8% | |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 32mg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.02mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 3.3g | 5% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 2.6µg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.42mg | 4% |
| Folate | 22µg | 5µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0.478mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.134mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Choline | 5.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.06mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 135mg | 105mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 3.33g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.58g | 1.67g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 89.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 44.97g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0% |
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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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nougat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Nougat is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nougat 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 - 44.97g)
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 - 1.667g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals