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Amaranth vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between amaranth and falafel

  • Amaranth has more selenium and manganese; however, falafel is richer in folate, iron, potassium, copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
  • Falafel covers your daily folate needs 18% more than amaranth.
  • Falafel has 6 times less selenium than amaranth. Amaranth has 5.5µg of selenium, while falafel has 1µg.
  • Amaranth contains less sodium.
  • Amaranth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of amaranth is 97, while the glycemic index of falafel is 33.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Falafel, home-prepared.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 14% 12% 79% 50% 23% 63% 0.78% 111% 30%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 59% 16% 52% 128% 86% 41% 82% 38% 90% 5.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +450%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +333.3%
Contains more IronIron +62.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +74.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 3.8% 5.1% 4.4% 0% 26% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 38% 20% 18% 29% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +873.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +654.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +344.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +322.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more WaterWater +117.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +250.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1026.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +70.4%
Contains more OtherOther +215.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Amaranth Falafel
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth Falafel DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 28%
Fats 1.58g 17.8g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 10.171g 25%
Protein 3.8g 13.31g 19%
Folate 22µg 93µg 18%
Iron 2.1mg 3.42mg 17%
Sodium 6mg 294mg 13%
Potassium 135mg 585mg 13%
Calories 102kcal 333kcal 12%
Copper 0.149mg 0.258mg 12%
Saturated fat 2.383g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.166mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.146mg 11%
Selenium 5.5µg 1µg 8%
Fiber 2.1g 8%
Starch 16.23g 7%
Manganese 0.854mg 0.691mg 7%
Phosphorus 148mg 192mg 6%
Zinc 0.86mg 1.5mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 1.044mg 5%
Magnesium 65mg 82mg 4%
Carbs 18.69g 31.84g 4%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 2%
Calcium 47mg 54mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.125mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Net carbs 16.59g 31.84g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0%
Threonine 0.492mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0%
Leucine 0.944mg 0%
Lysine 0.856mg 0%
Methionine 0.187mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0%
Valine 0.562mg 0%
Histidine 0.364mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth Falafel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
5%
Amaranth
17%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.383g)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth
Amaranth is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Amaranth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/nutrients
  2. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.