Amaranth vs. Cranberries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between amaranth and cranberries
- Amaranth has more manganese, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, selenium, zinc, and folate; however, cranberries are richer in vitamin E and fiber.
- Amaranth covers your daily manganese needs 26% more than cranberries.
- Cranberries have 55 times less selenium than amaranth. Amaranth has 5.5µg of selenium, while cranberries have 0.1µg.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of amaranth is 97, while the glycemic index of cranberries is 45.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Cranberries, raw.
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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 | +983.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +487.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +68.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +813% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +166.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +855.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1245.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +219.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5400% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +132.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +98.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +594.7% |
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:
0.46 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
11.97 g
Water:
87.32 g
Other:
0.12 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +726.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1115.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +56.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +541.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.2% |
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.16 g
Glucose:
3.44 g
Fructose:
0.67 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.267mg | 26% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.23mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 11mg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% | |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 6mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.056mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 0.1µg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1.32mg | 8% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 0.46g | 7% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 0g | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.09mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 3.6g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 6% | |
| Folate | 22µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 5µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.057mg | 4% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 46kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 80mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 11.97g | 2% |
| Fats | 1.58g | 0.13g | 2% |
| Choline | 5.5mg | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.67g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0.101mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 8.37g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.27g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.008g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.018g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.055g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.003mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.033mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.053mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.003mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.018mg | 0% |
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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 contains less Sodium?
Cranberries contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Cranberries is cheaper (difference - $3)
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 - 4.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.008g)
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.