Amaranth vs. Ice cream sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between amaranth and ice cream sandwich
- Amaranth has more iron, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, fiber, and vitamin B6; however, ice cream sandwich is richer in copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
- Amaranth covers your daily iron needs 23% more than ice cream sandwich.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of amaranth is 97, while the glycemic index of ice cream sandwich is 61.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Ice cream sandwich.
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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 | +124.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +707.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +43.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +105.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +124.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +77.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +70.5% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +303.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +110.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +640% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +563.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +566.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +54.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.26mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.381mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.272g | 15% | |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.254mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 72mg | 11% |
| Fats | 1.58g | 8.57g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.317g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.146mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 86µg | 10% | |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 29mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 1.566mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.111mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 0g | 8% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 237kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.028mg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.661g | 7% | |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 37.14g | 6% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 129mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 3.1µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 86mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 4% | |
| Folate | 22µg | 34µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.05µg | 2% | |
| Caffeine | 4mg | 1% | |
| Choline | 8mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1% | |
| Protein | 3.8g | 4.29g | 1% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 115mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 37.14g | N/A |
| Sugar | 18.57g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
Protein:
4.29 g
Fats:
8.57 g
Carbs:
37.14 g
Water:
48.9 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +53.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +442.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +98.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.9% |
