Amaranth vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are amaranth and chives different?
- Amaranth is richer in manganese, phosphorus, selenium, iron, and magnesium, while chives are higher in folate, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
- Amaranth covers your daily need for manganese, 21% more than chives.
- Amaranth contains 6 times more selenium than chives. Amaranth contains 5.5µg of selenium, while chives contain 0.9µg.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index (97) than chives (45).
Amaranth grain, cooked and Chives, raw types were 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 | +54.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +53.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +155.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +129% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +511.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +95.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +119.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
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 | +10.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +420% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +422.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +175.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +377.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +116.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +329.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.9% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 212.7µg | 177% | |
| Vitamin C | 58.1mg | 65% | |
| Vitamin A | 218µg | 24% | |
| Folate | 22µg | 105µg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.373mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 58mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 0.9µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.115mg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 1.6mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.324mg | 6% | |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 4.35g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 42mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 92mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 296mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.078mg | 5% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 30kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0.647mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.56mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.267g | 2% | |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 2.5g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.138mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.146g | 1% | |
| Protein | 3.8g | 3.27g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.157mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.58g | 0.73g | 1% |
| Choline | 5.2mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 1.85g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.85g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.095g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.163mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 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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29%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chives is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Chives is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chives 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 - 1.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.146g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals