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Amaranth grain vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Amaranth grain and Cream cheese different?

  • Amaranth grain is higher in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Fiber, and Phosphorus, however, Cream cheese is richer in Vitamin B2, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Amaranth grain is 37% higher.
  • Amaranth grain has less Sodium.

Amaranth grain, cooked and Cheese, cream 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.
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
8
:
2
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Iron +1809.1%
Contains more Magnesium +622.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +72%
Contains more Copper +727.8%
Contains more Manganese +7663.6%
Contains more Calcium +106.4%
Contains more Selenium +56.4%
Equal in Potassium - 132
Amaranth grain
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Cream cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Contains more Iron +1809.1%
Contains more Magnesium +622.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +72%
Contains more Copper +727.8%
Contains more Manganese +7663.6%
Contains more Calcium +106.4%
Contains more Selenium +56.4%
Equal in Potassium - 132

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.
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
3
:
9
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +101.8%
Contains more Folate +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +352.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +945.5%
Amaranth grain
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 4% 6% 5% 0% 27% 17% 0% 0%
Cream cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +101.8%
Contains more Folate +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +352.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +945.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
2
:
3
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Carbs +238.6%
Contains more Water +42.8%
Contains more Protein +61.8%
Contains more Fats +2079.7%
Contains more Other +64.9%
Amaranth grain
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Cream cheese
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more Carbs +238.6%
Contains more Water +42.8%
Contains more Protein +61.8%
Contains more Fats +2079.7%
Contains more Other +64.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
1
:
1
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Starch +4537.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Amaranth grain
100%
Starch: 16.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Cream cheese
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +4537.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Cream cheese Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 5.52g Amaranth grain
Protein 3.8g 6.15g Cream cheese
Fats 1.58g 34.44g Cream cheese
Carbs 18.69g 5.52g Amaranth grain
Calories 102kcal 350kcal Cream cheese
Starch 16.23g 0.35g Amaranth grain
Sugar 3.76g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 0g Amaranth grain
Calcium 47mg 97mg Cream cheese
Iron 2.1mg 0.11mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 65mg 9mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 107mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 135mg 132mg Amaranth grain
Sodium 6mg 314mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.86mg 0.5mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.149mg 0.018mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.854mg 0.011mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 8.6µg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 1111IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 308µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.86mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.023mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.23mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 0.091mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B5 0.517mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.056mg Amaranth grain
Folate 22µg 9µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B12 0.22µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 2.1µg Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.069mg Cream cheese
Threonine 0.233mg Cream cheese
Isoleucine 0.324mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.657mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.567mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.191mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.291mg Cream cheese
Valine 0.395mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.175mg Cream cheese
Cholesterol 101mg Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 20.213g Amaranth grain
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Cream cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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 grain
19%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.213g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)

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 grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/nutrients
  2. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.