Amaranth vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between amaranth and parmigiano-Reggiano?
- Amaranth is richer in manganese, iron, and fiber, yet parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, zinc, selenium, and copper.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for calcium is 106% higher.
- Amaranth contains less sodium.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano has a lower glycemic index than amaranth.
We used Amaranth grain, cooked and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat types in this comparison.
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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 | +71.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +133.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +904.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2259.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +350% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +392.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +221.8% |
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 | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +106.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +130.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +93.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2109.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Calcium | 47mg | 1109mg | 106% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 94% | |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 729mg | 83% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 1529mg | 66% |
| Saturated fat | 13.317g | 61% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.486mg | 36% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.085mg | 33% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 20g | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% | |
| Fats | 1.58g | 20g | 28% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 3.87mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 17.7µg | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 160µg | 18% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.098g | 15% | |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.9mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.238mg | 10% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 265kcal | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 0g | 8% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 7% | |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 38mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 1.37g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.049mg | 5% |
| Choline | 20.7mg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.462g | 3% | |
| Folate | 22µg | 10µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.029mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0.114mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 1.37g | N/A |
| Potassium | 135mg | 125mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.519mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.2mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.983mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.459mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.369mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.604mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.498mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.752mg | 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:
20 g
Fats:
20 g
Carbs:
1.37 g
Water:
50.6 g
Other:
8.03 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1264.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +48.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +426.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1165.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +942.9% |
