Amaranth vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are amaranth and cheesecake different?
- Amaranth is higher in manganese, iron, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, and fiber; however, cheesecake is richer in vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for amaranth is 31% higher.
- Amaranth contains 7 times more copper than cheesecake. While amaranth contains 0.149mg of copper, cheesecake contains only 0.02mg.
- Amaranth has less sodium.
- Cheesecake has a lower glycemic index (50) than amaranth (97).
Amaranth grain, cooked and Cheesecake commercially prepared 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +490.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +233.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +645% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +68.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +510% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +20.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +117.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +194.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +86.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +777.3% |
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:
5.5 g
Fats:
22.5 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
45.6 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +64.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +44.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1324.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 9.921g | 45% | |
| Fats | 1.58g | 22.5g | 32% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.14mg | 31% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.634g | 22% | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 438mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.63mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin A | 159µg | 18% | |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.02mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.193mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 11mg | 13% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 321kcal | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.602g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.571mg | 11% | |
| Choline | 45.9mg | 8% | |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 93mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 0.4g | 7% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.052mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.4µg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.51mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Protein | 3.8g | 5.5g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.56mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 25.5g | 2% |
| Folate | 22µg | 18µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 5.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.028mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 90mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 25.1g | N/A |
| Calcium | 47mg | 51mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 21.8g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.064mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.222mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.464mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.372mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.136mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.314mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 432mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.921g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals