Amaranth vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between amaranth and fontina
- Amaranth has more manganese, iron, copper, and magnesium; however, fontina is richer in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B2.
- Fontina's daily need coverage for calcium is 50% more.
- Amaranth contains 61 times more manganese than fontina. Amaranth contains 0.854mg of manganese, while fontina contains 0.014mg.
- Amaranth contains less sodium.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of amaranth is 97, while the glycemic index of fontina is 27.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Cheese, fontina.
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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 | +364.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +110.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +813% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +496% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6000% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1070.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +307% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +133.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +163.6% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +56.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +42.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +827.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1105.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +98.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +573.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1870.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +392.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 19.196g | 87% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.68µg | 70% | |
| Calcium | 47mg | 550mg | 50% |
| Fats | 1.58g | 31.14g | 45% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 25.6g | 44% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 39% | |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.014mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 800mg | 35% |
| Vitamin A | 261µg | 29% | |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 346mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 3.5mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.23mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.687g | 22% | |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 14.5µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.204mg | 14% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 389kcal | 14% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.025mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 14mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.654g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 9% | |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 0g | 8% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 1.55g | 6% |
| Folate | 22µg | 6µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 3% | |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 135mg | 64mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.083mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.021mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 1.55g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.55g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.361mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.935mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.384mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.664mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.328mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.497mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.926mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.959mg | 0% |
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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?
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fontina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 794mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.196g)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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