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Amaranth vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between amaranth and Limburger?

  • Amaranth is richer in manganese, iron, copper, and magnesium, yet Limburger is richer in calcium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc.
  • Limburger's daily need coverage for calcium is 45% higher.
  • Amaranth has 22 times more manganese than Limburger. Amaranth has 0.854mg of manganese, while Limburger has 0.038mg.
  • Amaranth contains less sodium.
  • Limburger has a lower glycemic index than amaranth.

We used Amaranth grain, cooked and Cheese, limburger types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 14% 12% 79% 50% 23% 63% 0.78% 111% 30%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 149% 11% 4.9% 7% 57% 168% 104% 5% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +209.5%
Contains more IronIron +1515.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +609.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2147.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +957.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +144.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +165.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +163.6%
~equal in Potassium ~128mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 3.8% 5.1% 4.4% 0% 26% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 113% 4.6% 7.5% 20% 116% 3% 71% 20% 130% 5.8% 44% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2186.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +163.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3714.3%
Contains more WaterWater +55.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +427.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1624.7%
Contains more OtherOther +392.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth Limburger DV% diff.
Saturated fat 16.746g 76%
Calcium 47mg 497mg 45%
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 43%
Fats 1.58g 27.25g 39%
Vitamin A 340µg 38%
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.503mg 37%
Phosphorus 148mg 393mg 35%
Manganese 0.854mg 0.038mg 35%
Sodium 6mg 800mg 35%
Protein 3.8g 20.05g 33%
Cholesterol 90mg 30%
Iron 2.1mg 0.13mg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.177mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 8.606g 22%
Selenium 5.5µg 14.5µg 16%
Copper 0.149mg 0.021mg 14%
Calories 102kcal 327kcal 11%
Zinc 0.86mg 2.1mg 11%
Magnesium 65mg 21mg 10%
Folate 22µg 58µg 9%
Fiber 2.1g 0g 8%
Starch 16.23g 7%
Carbs 18.69g 0.49g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.08mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.086mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Net carbs 16.59g 0.49g N/A
Potassium 135mg 128mg 0%
Sugar 0.49g N/A
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.23mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 0.158mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0%
Threonine 0.739mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0%
Leucine 2.093mg 0%
Lysine 1.675mg 0%
Methionine 0.619mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0%
Valine 1.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.578mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Amaranth Limburger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
42%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 794mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.746g)
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.

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/nutrients
  2. Limburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171243/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.