Amaranth vs. Filo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between amaranth and filo
- Amaranth has more manganese, magnesium, and phosphorus; however, filo is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, and iron.
- Filo covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 44% more than amaranth.
- Filo has 4 times less magnesium than amaranth. Amaranth has 65mg of magnesium, while filo has 15mg.
- Amaranth contains less sodium.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of amaranth is 97, while the glycemic index of filo is 38.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Phyllo dough.
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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 | +333.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +327.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +82.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +47.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +97.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +79.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +52.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +323.6% |
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 | +137.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +276.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3506.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1633.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +130.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +86.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +279.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +181.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +120.8% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.541mg | 44% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 23.3µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.341mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 4.073mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 483mg | 21% |
| Folate | 22µg | 88µg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.476mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 3.21mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 15mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 52.6g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 75mg | 10% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 299kcal | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.149g | 8% | |
| Fats | 1.58g | 6g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.47g | 7% | |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Protein | 3.8g | 7.1g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.302mg | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.923g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.03mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.101mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.49mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 135mg | 74mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.9mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 1.9g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 50.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.18g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.194mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.246mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.49mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.158mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.126mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.359mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.286mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.159mg | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Filo is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Filo is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 0.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 477mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.47g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals