Amaranth vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between amaranth and hummus
- Amaranth has more selenium; however, hummus is richer in copper, fiber, folate, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B6.
- Hummus covers your daily copper needs 42% more than amaranth.
- Hummus has 2 times less selenium than amaranth. Amaranth has 5.5µg of selenium, while hummus has 2.6µg.
- Amaranth contains less sodium.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of amaranth is 97, while the glycemic index of hummus is 6.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Hummus, commercial.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +23.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +111.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +68.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +16.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +253.7% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +112.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.9% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1100% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +190.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +147.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +77% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +277.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Copper | 0.149mg | 0.527mg | 42% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.613g | 24% | |
Fiber | 2.1g | 6g | 16% |
Sodium | 6mg | 379mg | 16% |
Folate | 22µg | 83µg | 15% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.18mg | 14% |
Fats | 1.58g | 9.6g | 12% |
Monounsaturated fat | 4.039g | 10% | |
Zinc | 0.86mg | 1.83mg | 9% |
Protein | 3.8g | 7.9g | 8% |
Saturated fat | 1.437g | 7% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.2mg | 7% |
Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
Selenium | 5.5µg | 2.6µg | 5% |
Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.773mg | 4% |
Phosphorus | 148mg | 176mg | 4% |
Iron | 2.1mg | 2.44mg | 4% |
Potassium | 135mg | 228mg | 3% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.064mg | 3% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 3% | |
Calories | 102kcal | 166kcal | 3% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0.582mg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
Calcium | 47mg | 38mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 65mg | 71mg | 1% |
Carbs | 18.69g | 14.29g | 1% |
Net carbs | 16.59g | 8.29g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.8% |
Contains more WaterWater | +12.9% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +107.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +507.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +110.4% |