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Amaranth vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between amaranth and liverwurst

  • Amaranth has more manganese and magnesium, while liverwurst has more selenium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Liverwurst covers your daily need for selenium, 95% more than amaranth.
  • Amaranth contains 6 times more manganese than liverwurst. While amaranth contains 0.854mg of manganese, liverwurst contains only 0.155mg.
  • The amount of sodium in amaranth is lower.
  • Liverwurst has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of liverwurst is 28, while the glycemic index of amaranth is 97.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Amaranth grain, cooked and Liverwurst spread.

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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 8.6% 6.6% 15% 332% 80% 63% 99% 91% 20% 316%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +441.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +113.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +451%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.9%
Contains more IronIron +321.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +61.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +167.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +954.5%

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.
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 12% 1364% 0% 0% 68% 238% 81% 177% 44% 1683% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1713.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1729.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +68.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
12% 25% 6% 54% 3%
Protein: 12.38 g
Fats: 25.45 g
Carbs: 5.89 g
Water: 53.53 g
Other: 2.75 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +217.3%
Contains more WaterWater +40.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +225.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1510.8%
Contains more OtherOther +257.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Amaranth Liverwurst
Rich in minerals ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth Liverwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 13.46µg 561%
Vitamin A 4091µg 455%
Selenium 5.5µg 58µg 95%
Iron 2.1mg 8.85mg 84%
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 1.03mg 78%
Vitamin B5 2.95mg 59%
Saturated fat 9.925g 45%
Cholesterol 118mg 39%
Fats 1.58g 25.45g 37%
Monounsaturated fat 12.286g 31%
Sodium 6mg 700mg 30%
Manganese 0.854mg 0.155mg 30%
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 4.3mg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.272mg 21%
Protein 3.8g 12.38g 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.427g 16%
Magnesium 65mg 12mg 13%
Zinc 0.86mg 2.3mg 13%
Phosphorus 148mg 230mg 12%
Calories 102kcal 305kcal 10%
Copper 0.149mg 0.24mg 10%
Starch 16.23g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.19mg 6%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 4%
Carbs 18.69g 5.89g 4%
Calcium 47mg 22mg 3%
Fiber 2.1g 2.5g 2%
Folate 22µg 30µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Potassium 135mg 170mg 1%
Net carbs 16.59g 3.39g N/A
Sugar 1.65g N/A
Tryptophan 0.151mg 0%
Threonine 0.671mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.653mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 1.155mg 0%
Methionine 0.285mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.617mg 0%
Valine 0.857mg 0%
Histidine 0.448mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth Liverwurst
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
284%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 694mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.925g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)

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. Liverwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174596/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.