Amaranth vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between amaranth and kit Kat
- Amaranth has more manganese, iron, vitamin B6, zinc, and magnesium, while kit Kat has more vitamin B2, vitamin B1, copper, and calcium.
- Amaranth's daily need coverage for manganese is 33% higher.
- Kit Kat contains 10 times less zinc than amaranth. Amaranth contains 0.86mg of zinc, while kit Kat contains 0.09mg.
- Kit Kat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of kit Kat is 50, while the glycemic index of amaranth is 97.
The food types used in this comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar.
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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 | +75.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +110% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +855.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +754% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +166% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +47.7% |
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 | +465% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +78.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +680% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +854.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +112.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +4511% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +71.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1544.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +245.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +53.1% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 | 17.953g | 82% | |
| Fats | 1.58g | 25.99g | 38% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.1mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.56µg | 23% | |
| Calories | 102kcal | 518kcal | 21% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 64.59g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.844g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.21mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 1mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.64mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.117mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 125mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.22mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.09mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 37mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.02mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.895g | 6% | |
| Choline | 31mg | 6% | |
| Protein | 3.8g | 6.51g | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 5.2µg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% | |
| Caffeine | 14mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 135mg | 231mg | 3% |
| Folate | 22µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 54mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 135mg | 2% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 10.6g | 2% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.34mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 63.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 48.68g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.099g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.09mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.19mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.28mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.28mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.27mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.36mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.075g | 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).
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.953g)
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.