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Amaranth vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between amaranth and cheese

  • Amaranth has more manganese, iron, copper, and magnesium, while cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B2, and zinc.
  • Cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 66% higher.
  • Cheese contains 32 times less manganese than amaranth. Amaranth contains 0.854mg of manganese, while cheese contains 0.027mg.
  • The amount of sodium in amaranth is lower.
  • Cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of amaranth is 97.

The food types used in this comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Cheese, cheddar.

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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%
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +140.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.6%
Contains more IronIron +1400%
Contains more CopperCopper +396.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3063%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1410.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +323.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +207.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +418.2%

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%
Cheese
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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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +298.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +273.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1845.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Cheese
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +504.9%
Contains more WaterWater +103%
Contains more ProteinProtein +501.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2008.2%
Contains more OtherOther +381.8%

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
Cheese
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54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Cheese
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth Cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 18.867g 86%
Calcium 47mg 710mg 66%
Fats 1.58g 33.31g 49%
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 46%
Phosphorus 148mg 455mg 44%
Selenium 5.5µg 28.5µg 42%
Protein 3.8g 22.87g 38%
Vitamin A 330µg 37%
Manganese 0.854mg 0.027mg 36%
Cholesterol 99mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.428mg 31%
Sodium 6mg 653mg 28%
Iron 2.1mg 0.14mg 25%
Zinc 0.86mg 3.64mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 23%
Calories 102kcal 404kcal 15%
Copper 0.149mg 0.03mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 9%
Magnesium 65mg 27mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 8%
Fiber 2.1g 0g 8%
Starch 16.23g 7%
Carbs 18.69g 3.09g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.066mg 4%
Vitamin D 24IU 3%
Choline 16.5mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.71mg 3%
Potassium 135mg 76mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 0.059mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.029mg 1%
Folate 22µg 27µg 1%
Net carbs 16.59g 3.09g N/A
Sugar 0.48g N/A
Trans fat 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Amaranth Cheese
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
35%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 647mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.867g)
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.

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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.