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Amaranth vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between amaranth and focaccia

  • Amaranth has more manganese and magnesium; however, focaccia is higher in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, selenium, iron, and vitamin E.
  • Focaccia covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 38% more than amaranth.
  • Focaccia contains 3 times less magnesium than amaranth. Amaranth contains 65mg of magnesium, while focaccia contains 20mg.
  • Amaranth has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of amaranth is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Amaranth grain, cooked and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain.

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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 14% 11% 10% 119% 30% 36% 55% 73% 47% 87%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +225%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +34.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +63.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +134.6%
Contains more IronIron +50.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +189.1%

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 0% 0% 28% 0% 118% 69% 69% 39% 26% 0% 14% 104% 1.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +647.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1268.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1461.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +527.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.113mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more WaterWater +63.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +130.8%
Contains more FatsFats +399.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +91.7%
Contains more OtherOther +109.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth Focaccia DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.47mg 38%
Folate 22µg 138µg 29%
Sodium 6mg 561mg 24%
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 3.67mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.301mg 21%
Manganese 0.854mg 0.364mg 21%
Selenium 5.5µg 15.9µg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 5.67g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 13%
Iron 2.1mg 3.16mg 13%
Magnesium 65mg 20mg 11%
Protein 3.8g 8.77g 10%
Fats 1.58g 7.89g 10%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1.42mg 8%
Calories 102kcal 249kcal 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 7%
Starch 16.23g 7%
Copper 0.149mg 0.091mg 6%
Carbs 18.69g 35.82g 6%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 5%
Zinc 0.86mg 1.33mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.877g 4%
Phosphorus 148mg 128mg 3%
Fiber 2.1g 1.8g 1%
Potassium 135mg 114mg 1%
Calcium 47mg 35mg 1%
Choline 2.9mg 1%
Net carbs 16.59g 34.02g N/A
Sugar 1.75g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.113mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Amaranth Focaccia
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
36%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Focaccia
Focaccia is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 555mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.877g)
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.

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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.