Amaranth vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between amaranth and cinnamon roll?
- Amaranth is richer in manganese, magnesium, copper, and iron, yet cinnamon roll is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, calcium, vitamin B3, and folate.
- Amaranth's daily need coverage for manganese is 24% higher.
- Amaranth has 5 times more magnesium than cinnamon roll. Amaranth has 65mg of magnesium, while cinnamon roll has 14mg.
- Amaranth contains less sodium.
- Cinnamon roll has a lower glycemic index than amaranth.
We used Amaranth grain, cooked and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) types in this comparison.
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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 | +364.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +53.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +140.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +62.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +192.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +289.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +136.4% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +197.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +505.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1306.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +527.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +923% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +227.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 12.649g | 57% | |
| Fats | 1.58g | 26.61g | 39% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.676g | 25% | |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.292mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.723g | 22% | |
| Calories | 102kcal | 452kcal | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.211mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 2.404mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 13µg | 14% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 183mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 15.2µg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 305mg | 13% |
| Folate | 22µg | 72µg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 14mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.062mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 48.6g | 10% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 1.37mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.138mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.337mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1.15mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.038mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 1.2g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.53mg | 3% |
| Choline | 10.6mg | 2% | |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 131mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Protein | 3.8g | 4.45g | 1% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 102mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 47.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 25.7g | N/A | |
| Starch | 16.23g | 16.39g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.295g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.176mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.226mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.41mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.264mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.255mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.126mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.225g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.352g | N/A |
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:
4.45 g
Fats:
26.61 g
Carbs:
48.6 g
Water:
18.98 g
Other:
1.36 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +296% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1584.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +160% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +76.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
16.23 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
16.39 g
Sucrose:
20.11 g
Glucose:
3.05 g
Fructose:
1.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1.43 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~16.39g
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
