Amaranth vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between amaranth and cervelat
- Amaranth has more magnesium, fiber, and phosphorus; however, cervelat is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1.
- Cervelat covers your daily sodium needs 56% more than amaranth.
- Amaranth contains less sodium.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of amaranth is 97, while the glycemic index of cervelat is 28.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork.
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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 | +364.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +422.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +92.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +197.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +269.1% |
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 FolateFolate | +1000% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +15.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +900% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1400% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1734% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +130.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +461.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +66.4% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +359.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1825.9% |
Contains more OtherOther | +368.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 5.5µg | 229% | |
Sodium | 6mg | 1300mg | 56% |
Saturated fat | 11.51g | 52% | |
Fats | 1.58g | 30.43g | 44% |
Manganese | 0.854mg | 37% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 12.97g | 32% | |
Selenium | 5.5µg | 20.3µg | 27% |
Protein | 3.8g | 17.45g | 27% |
Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 4.31mg | 25% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.33mg | 24% |
Vitamin C | 16.6mg | 18% | |
Zinc | 0.86mg | 2.56mg | 15% |
Choline | 78.9mg | 14% | |
Calories | 102kcal | 362kcal | 13% |
Magnesium | 65mg | 14mg | 12% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.26mg | 11% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.15mg | 11% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.2g | 8% | |
Fiber | 2.1g | 0g | 8% |
Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 6% | |
Vitamin D | 44IU | 6% | |
Folate | 22µg | 2µg | 5% |
Carbs | 18.69g | 3.33g | 5% |
Phosphorus | 148mg | 111mg | 5% |
Potassium | 135mg | 260mg | 4% |
Calcium | 47mg | 9mg | 4% |
Iron | 2.1mg | 2.04mg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 16.59g | 3.33g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.85g | N/A | |
Copper | 0.149mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.22mg | 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
5%

82%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%

56%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Cervelat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is cheaper?

Cervelat is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Cervelat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 1294mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.51g)
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.