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Amaranth grain vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Amaranth grain and Cheesecake different?

  • Amaranth grain is higher in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Fiber, however, Cheesecake is richer in Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Amaranth grain is 31% higher.
  • Amaranth grain contains 7 times more Copper than Cheesecake. While Amaranth grain contains 0.149mg of Copper, Cheesecake contains only 0.02mg.
  • Amaranth grain has less Sodium.

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 Iron +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +490.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.1%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +68.6%
Contains more Copper +645%
Contains more Manganese +510%
Equal in Calcium - 51
Equal in Selenium - 5.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +490.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.1%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +68.6%
Contains more Copper +645%
Contains more Manganese +510%
Equal in Calcium - 51
Equal in Selenium - 5.2

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.3%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +194.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +777.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.3%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +194.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +777.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +64.8%
Contains more Protein +44.7%
Contains more Fats +1324.1%
Contains more Carbs +36.4%
Contains more Other +16.9%
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Water +64.8%
Contains more Protein +44.7%
Contains more Fats +1324.1%
Contains more Carbs +36.4%
Contains more Other +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.
Amaranth grain Cheesecake
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Cheesecake Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 25.1g Cheesecake
Protein 3.8g 5.5g Cheesecake
Fats 1.58g 22.5g Cheesecake
Carbs 18.69g 25.5g Cheesecake
Calories 102kcal 321kcal Cheesecake
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Sugar 21.8g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 0.4g Amaranth grain
Calcium 47mg 51mg Cheesecake
Iron 2.1mg 0.63mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 65mg 11mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 93mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 135mg 90mg Amaranth grain
Sodium 6mg 438mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.86mg 0.51mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.149mg 0.02mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.854mg 0.14mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 5.2µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 547IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 159µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.56mg Cheesecake
Vitamin D 18IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0.5µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0.4mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.028mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.193mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 0.195mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B5 0.571mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.052mg Amaranth grain
Folate 22µg 18µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B12 0.17µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 4.4µg Cheesecake
Tryptophan 0.064mg Cheesecake
Threonine 0.222mg Cheesecake
Isoleucine 0.281mg Cheesecake
Leucine 0.464mg Cheesecake
Lysine 0.372mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.136mg Cheesecake
Phenylalanine 0.258mg Cheesecake
Valine 0.314mg Cheesecake
Histidine 0.133mg Cheesecake
Cholesterol 55mg Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 9.921g Amaranth grain
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Cheesecake
Monounsaturated Fat 8.634g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g Cheesecake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Amaranth grain Cheesecake
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
17%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 432mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.921g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is relatively richer in minerals

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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.