Amaranth vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between amaranth and fudge
- Amaranth has more manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B6, magnesium, and selenium; however, fudge is richer in copper.
- Fudge's daily need coverage for copper is 20% more.
- Amaranth contains 9 times more vitamin B6 than fudge. Amaranth contains 0.113mg of vitamin B6, while fudge contains 0.012mg.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of amaranth is 97, while the glycemic index of fudge is 49.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe.
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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 | +80.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +108.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +102.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +120% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +120.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +841.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +73.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +286.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +59% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +666.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +558.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +309% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.4% |
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 Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 6.448g | 29% | |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.329mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 76.44g | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.422mg | 19% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 411kcal | 15% |
| Fats | 1.58g | 10.41g | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 71mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.012mg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.943g | 7% | |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 36mg | 7% |
| Folate | 22µg | 4µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.085mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 2.5µg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 44µg | 5% | |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 1.77mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 3% | |
| Protein | 3.8g | 2.39g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 1.11mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.373g | 2% | |
| Choline | 10mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 45mg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 8mg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 1.7g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.026mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 74.74g | N/A |
| Calcium | 47mg | 49mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 134mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 73.12g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0.176mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.165g | N/A |
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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?
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fudge is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.448g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
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.