Amaranth vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between amaranth and chestnut
- Amaranth has more phosphorus and zinc, while chestnut has more copper, potassium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
- Chestnut covers your daily need for copper, 36% more than amaranth.
- Amaranth contains 3 times more zinc than chestnut. While amaranth contains 0.86mg of zinc, chestnut contains only 0.25mg.
- Chestnut has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chestnut is 54, while the glycemic index of amaranth is 97.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Amaranth grain, cooked and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.
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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 more IronIron | +21.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +244% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +49.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +429.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +216.8% |
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 | +886.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +372.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +211.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +106.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +72.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +90% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48.5% |
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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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.472mg | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 26.7mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 135mg | 715mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.148mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.233mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 8% | |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 99mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.104mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.25mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.316mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 1.73mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.545g | 4% | |
| Folate | 22µg | 38µg | 4% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 2g | 4% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 27.76g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 54mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0.731mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.476g | 1% | |
| Calories | 102kcal | 131kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.58g | 1.38g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 27.76g | N/A |
| Calcium | 47mg | 46mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.854mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.118mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.118mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.112mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.055mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chestnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chestnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)