Amaranth vs. Dill — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between amaranth and dill?
- Amaranth is higher in phosphorus, yet dill is higher in iron, folate, vitamin B2, manganese, potassium, calcium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
- Dill's daily need coverage for iron is 56% more.
- Amaranth has 2 times more phosphorus than dill. While amaranth has 148mg of phosphorus, dill has only 66mg.
- The glycemic index of dill is lower.
We used Amaranth grain, cooked and Dill weed, fresh types 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 | +18.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +124.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +342.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +446.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +213.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +48% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +286.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1245.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +568.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +63.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +581.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +41.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +166.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +218.2% |
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Protein
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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 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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| Vitamin C | 85mg | 94% | |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 6.59mg | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 386µg | 43% | |
| Folate | 22µg | 150µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.296mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 738mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 1.264mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 208mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 66mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 1.57mg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.185mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 7.02g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.058mg | 4% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 43kcal | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.802g | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 55mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 61mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.095g | 1% | |
| Fats | 1.58g | 1.12g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 3.8g | 3.46g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 4.92g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 2.1g | 0% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.91mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.06g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.159mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.246mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 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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54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
69%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dill is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is cheaper?
Dill is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dill is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.06g)
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.