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Amaranth grain vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Amaranth grain and Fruitcake

  • Amaranth grain has more Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Copper, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, however, Fruitcake is richer in Fiber, and Vitamin B2.
  • Amaranth grain's daily need coverage for Manganese is 28% more.
  • Amaranth grain contains 4 times more Magnesium than Fruitcake. Amaranth grain contains 65mg of Magnesium, while Fruitcake contains 16mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Cake, fruitcake, commercially 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.
Contains more Calcium +42.4%
Contains more Magnesium +306.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +184.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +218.5%
Contains more Copper +198%
Contains more Manganese +288.2%
Contains more Selenium +175%
Contains more Potassium +13.3%
Equal in Iron - 2.07
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Contains more Calcium +42.4%
Contains more Magnesium +306.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +184.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +218.5%
Contains more Copper +198%
Contains more Manganese +288.2%
Contains more Selenium +175%
Contains more Potassium +13.3%
Equal in Iron - 2.07

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +236.6%
Equal in Folate - 20
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 4% 6% 5% 0% 27% 17% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +236.6%
Equal in Folate - 20

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +31%
Contains more Water +197.1%
Contains more Fats +475.9%
Contains more Carbs +229.6%
Contains more Other +42.9%
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +31%
Contains more Water +197.1%
Contains more Fats +475.9%
Contains more Carbs +229.6%
Contains more Other +42.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Fruitcake Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 57.9g Fruitcake
Protein 3.8g 2.9g Amaranth grain
Fats 1.58g 9.1g Fruitcake
Carbs 18.69g 61.6g Fruitcake
Calories 102kcal 324kcal Fruitcake
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Sugar 27.42g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 3.7g Fruitcake
Calcium 47mg 33mg Amaranth grain
Iron 2.1mg 2.07mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 65mg 16mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 52mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 135mg 153mg Fruitcake
Sodium 6mg 101mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.86mg 0.27mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.149mg 0.05mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.854mg 0.22mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 2µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 22IU Fruitcake
Vitamin A RAE 7µg Fruitcake
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.9mg Fruitcake
Vitamin C 0.5mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.05mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.099mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 0.791mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B5 0.226mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.046mg Amaranth grain
Folate 22µg 20µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B12 0.01µg Fruitcake
Vitamin K 1.5µg Fruitcake
Tryptophan 0.042mg Fruitcake
Threonine 0.102mg Fruitcake
Isoleucine 0.121mg Fruitcake
Leucine 0.206mg Fruitcake
Lysine 0.121mg Fruitcake
Methionine 0.059mg Fruitcake
Phenylalanine 0.14mg Fruitcake
Valine 0.144mg Fruitcake
Histidine 0.071mg Fruitcake
Cholesterol 5mg Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 1.048g Amaranth grain
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.2g Fruitcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g Fruitcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Amaranth grain Fruitcake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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 grain
10%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.048g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is relatively richer in minerals

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 grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/nutrients
  2. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.