Amaranth vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are amaranth and coleslaw different?
- Amaranth has more manganese, iron, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, and zinc than coleslaw.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for amaranth is 33% higher.
- Amaranth contains 10 times more copper than coleslaw. While amaranth contains 0.149mg of copper, coleslaw contains only 0.015mg.
- Amaranth has less sodium.
- Coleslaw has a lower glycemic index (39) than amaranth (97).
Amaranth grain, cooked and Fast foods, coleslaw are the varieties 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 | +712.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +56.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +854.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +893.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +514.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +640% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +737.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +14.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +184.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +73.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +300% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +527.2% |
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Water
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Other
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Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 70.9µg | 59% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.348g | 36% | |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.102mg | 33% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.22mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 20mg | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 14.6mg | 16% | |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.015mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 8mg | 14% |
| Fats | 1.58g | 9.91g | 13% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 203mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.599g | 7% | |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.14mg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.671g | 7% | |
| Folate | 22µg | 6% | |
| Protein | 3.8g | 0.95g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.246mg | 5% | |
| Calories | 102kcal | 153kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.54mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.44g | 2% | |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 14.89g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% | |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 1.9g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.026mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 12.99g | N/A |
| Potassium | 135mg | 129mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 12.19g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.037g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.279g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.979g | N/A |
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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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Coleslaw is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 197mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.599g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.