Amaranth vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between amaranth and dulce de Leche?
- Amaranth is higher in manganese, iron, copper, magnesium, fiber, and vitamin B6, yet dulce de Leche is higher in vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium.
- Amaranth's daily need coverage for manganese is 37% more.
- The glycemic index of dulce de Leche is lower.
We used Amaranth grain, cooked and Dulce de Leche 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 | +195.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1135.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3625% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42600% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +103.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +434% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +159.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.4% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +11.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +606.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1740.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.002mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.405mg | 29% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.17mg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 4.534g | 21% | |
| Calcium | 47mg | 251mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.835mg | 17% | |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.004mg | 16% |
| Choline | 89.1mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.31µg | 13% | |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 55.35g | 12% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 315kcal | 11% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 22mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% | |
| Fats | 1.58g | 7.35g | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 0g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 74µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.016mg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Potassium | 135mg | 350mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 193mg | 6% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 6.84g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.143g | 5% | |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 2.7µg | 5% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 129mg | 5% |
| Folate | 22µg | 11µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.375g | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.79mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 55.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 49.74g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.364g | N/A | |
| Fructose | 0.32g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.131g | 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:
6.84 g
Fats:
7.35 g
Carbs:
55.35 g
Water:
28.71 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +161.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +80% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +365.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +196.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +127.3% |
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:
41.77 g
Glucose:
1.7 g
Fructose:
0.32 g
Lactose:
4.92 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
1.03 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Maltose
~0g
