Amaranth vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between amaranth and chocolate cake
- Amaranth has more manganese, magnesium, iron, and phosphorus, while chocolate cake has more vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B1, copper, and vitamin B3.
- Amaranth covers your daily need for manganese, 25% more than chocolate cake.
- Amaranth contains 2 times more magnesium than chocolate cake. While amaranth contains 65mg of magnesium, chocolate cake contains only 32mg.
- The amount of sodium in amaranth is lower.
- Chocolate cake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate cake is 41, while the glycemic index of amaranth is 97.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Amaranth grain, cooked and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.
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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 | +103.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +24.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +205% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +27.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +116.4% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +175.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +840% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +868.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +383.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +22.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +208% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +855.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +185.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +133.8% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 5.43g | 25% | |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.28mg | 25% |
| Choline | 128.4mg | 23% | |
| Fats | 1.58g | 15.1g | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 18% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.039g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.213mg | 15% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 371kcal | 13% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 315mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 53.4g | 12% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 11.9µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.141mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 32mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 7% | |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 106mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.207mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 1.61mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 1.137mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.041mg | 6% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 5.3g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.69mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 1.6g | 2% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 60mg | 1% |
| Folate | 22µg | 27µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 51.8g | N/A |
| Potassium | 135mg | 140mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.407mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.268mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 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
5%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 309mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.43g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.