Amaranth vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between amaranth and cheese sandwich
- Amaranth has less selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, calcium, vitamin B6, folate, and manganese.
- Cheese sandwich covers your daily sodium needs 36% more than amaranth.
- Amaranth has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of amaranth is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Amaranth grain, cooked and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.
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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 | +20.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +334% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +126.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +24.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +158.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +26.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +341.8% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2286.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1840.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1255.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +131% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +190.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 9.166g | 61% | |
| Fats | 1.58g | 25g | 36% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 839mg | 36% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 24.3µg | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 382mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.427mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.358mg | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.351g | 26% | |
| Calories | 102kcal | 497kcal | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 4.129g | 19% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 3.185mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 204mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 58.2g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.622mg | 12% | |
| Protein | 3.8g | 9.8g | 12% |
| Folate | 22µg | 64µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.261mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 1.083mg | 10% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 2.62mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 135mg | 306mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 3.1g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 54mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.16mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 55.1g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.87mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.298mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.383mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.698mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.344mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.167mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.472mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.438mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.219mg | 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:
9.8 g
Fats:
25 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
3.2 g
Other:
3.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +2248.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +157.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1482.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +211.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +393.5% |
