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Amaranth vs. Cherry pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between amaranth and cherry pie

  • Amaranth has more manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, vitamin B6, and zinc, while cherry pie has more vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
  • Amaranth's daily need coverage for manganese is 28% higher.
  • Cherry pie contains 7 times less magnesium than amaranth. Amaranth contains 65mg of magnesium, while cherry pie contains 9mg.
  • The amount of sodium in amaranth is lower.
  • Cherry pie has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cherry pie is 59, while the glycemic index of amaranth is 97.

The food types used in this comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Pie, cherry, prepared from recipe.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 14% 12% 79% 50% 23% 63% 0.78% 111% 30%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 3% 6.8% 69% 26% 5.5% 13% 25% 26% 43%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +622.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +370%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.3%
Contains more IronIron +13.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +93.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +330%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +393.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +327%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +41.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 3.8% 5.1% 4.4% 0% 26% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.3% 9.7% 0% 0% 37% 29% 24% 7.4% 7.8% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +232.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +886.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +468.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +443%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
3% 12% 39% 46%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 38.5 g
Water: 45.8 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.7%
Contains more WaterWater +64.1%
Contains more FatsFats +672.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +106%
~equal in Other ~0.7g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Amaranth Cherry pie
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth Cherry pie DV% diff.
Manganese 0.854mg 0.2mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.247g 22%
Phosphorus 148mg 30mg 17%
Fats 1.58g 12.2g 16%
Saturated fat 2.985g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.314g 13%
Magnesium 65mg 9mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.148mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.125mg 8%
Sodium 6mg 191mg 8%
Calories 102kcal 270kcal 8%
Copper 0.149mg 0.077mg 8%
Fiber 2.1g 8%
Starch 16.23g 7%
Carbs 18.69g 38.5g 7%
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 1.276mg 7%
Zinc 0.86mg 0.2mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.034mg 6%
Selenium 5.5µg 7.8µg 4%
Calcium 47mg 10mg 4%
Vitamin A 29µg 3%
Iron 2.1mg 1.85mg 3%
Protein 3.8g 2.8g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.123mg 2%
Potassium 135mg 77mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Folate 22µg 27µg 1%
Net carbs 16.59g 38.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.088mg 0%
Leucine 0.17mg 0%
Lysine 0.067mg 0%
Methionine 0.043mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.124mg 0%
Valine 0.104mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth Cherry pie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
11%
Cherry pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth
22%
Cherry pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.985g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/nutrients
  2. Cherry pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172781/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.