Amaranth vs. Cherimoya — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between amaranth and cherimoya
- Amaranth has more manganese, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, and zinc; however, cherimoya has more vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for amaranth is 33% higher.
- Cherimoya has 8 times less iron than amaranth. Amaranth has 2.1mg of iron, while cherimoya has 0.27mg.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index than cherimoya.
Food types used in this article are Amaranth grain, cooked and Cherimoya, raw.
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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 | +282.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +370% |
| Contains more IronIron | +677.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +115.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +437.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +469.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +818.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +112.6% |
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 | +42.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +573.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +495.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +174% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +127.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +142% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +132.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.5% |
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Carbs
~17.71g
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Water
~79.39g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.093mg | 33% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.27mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 26mg | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 12.6mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.257mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 17mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 10% | |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.069mg | 9% |
| Fructose | 6.28g | 8% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.131mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.345mg | 7% | |
| Starch | 16.23g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.101mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.16mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 3g | 4% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 287mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 10mg | 4% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 1.57g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0.644mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.233g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.188g | 1% | |
| Calories | 102kcal | 75kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.58g | 0.68g | 1% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 17.71g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 14.71g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.87g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Folate | 22µg | 23µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.055g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.159g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.028g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherimoya is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cherimoya is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.233g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)