Amaranth vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between amaranth and cottage cheese
- Amaranth has more manganese, iron, magnesium, copper, fiber, and vitamin B6; however, cottage cheese has more vitamin B2 and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for amaranth is 37% higher.
- Amaranth is lower in sodium.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index than cottage cheese.
Food types used in this article are Amaranth grain, cooked and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd.
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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 | +712.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +413.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +115% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42600% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +76.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +76.4% |
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 | +137.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +137.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +145.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +640.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.002mg | 37% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.07mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 364mg | 16% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 11.12g | 15% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 8mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.029mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.557mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.163mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 0g | 8% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 9.7µg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.718g | 8% | |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.046mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 3.38g | 5% |
| Fats | 1.58g | 4.3g | 4% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 83mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 37µg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.4mg | 4% |
| Folate | 22µg | 12µg | 3% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.778g | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 159mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0.099mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.123g | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 104mg | 1% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 98kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 3.38g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 2.67g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.5mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.591mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.116mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.934mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.269mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.577mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.748mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.326mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
Protein:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +453% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +192.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +172.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +83.1% |
~equal in
Water
~79.79g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
16.23 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.67 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Sucrose
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~equal in
Glucose
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~equal in
Fructose
~0g
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Maltose
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~equal in
Galactose
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