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Amaranth grain vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Amaranth grain and Liverwurst

  • Amaranth grain 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 of Selenium 95% more than Amaranth grain.
  • Amaranth grain contains 6 times more Manganese than Liverwurst. While Amaranth grain contains 0.854mg of Manganese, Liverwurst contains only 0.155mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Amaranth grain is lower.

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.
Contains more Calcium +113.6%
Contains more Magnesium +441.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Manganese +451%
Contains more Iron +321.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.4%
Contains more Potassium +25.9%
Contains more Zinc +167.4%
Contains more Copper +61.1%
Contains more Selenium +954.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 332% 9% 99% 15% 92% 63% 80% 21% 317%
Contains more Calcium +113.6%
Contains more Magnesium +441.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Manganese +451%
Contains more Iron +321.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.4%
Contains more Potassium +25.9%
Contains more Zinc +167.4%
Contains more Copper +61.1%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1713.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1729.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.1%
Contains more Folate +36.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 4% 6% 5% 0% 27% 17% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 819% 0% 0% 12% 68% 238% 81% 178% 44% 23% 1683% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1713.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1729.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.1%
Contains more Folate +36.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +217.3%
Contains more Water +40.4%
Contains more Protein +225.8%
Contains more Fats +1510.8%
Contains more Other +257.1%
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 Carbs +217.3%
Contains more Water +40.4%
Contains more Protein +225.8%
Contains more Fats +1510.8%
Contains more Other +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 grain Liverwurst
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Liverwurst Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 3.39g Amaranth grain
Protein 3.8g 12.38g Liverwurst
Fats 1.58g 25.45g Liverwurst
Carbs 18.69g 5.89g Amaranth grain
Calories 102kcal 305kcal Liverwurst
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Sugar 1.65g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 2.5g Liverwurst
Calcium 47mg 22mg Amaranth grain
Iron 2.1mg 8.85mg Liverwurst
Magnesium 65mg 12mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 230mg Liverwurst
Potassium 135mg 170mg Liverwurst
Sodium 6mg 700mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.86mg 2.3mg Liverwurst
Copper 0.149mg 0.24mg Liverwurst
Manganese 0.854mg 0.155mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 58µg Liverwurst
Vitamin A 13636IU Liverwurst
Vitamin A RAE 4091µg Liverwurst
Vitamin E 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin C 3.5mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.272mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 1.03mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 4.3mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B5 2.95mg Liverwurst
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.19mg Liverwurst
Folate 22µg 30µg Liverwurst
Vitamin B12 13.46µg Liverwurst
Tryptophan 0.151mg Liverwurst
Threonine 0.671mg Liverwurst
Isoleucine 0.653mg Liverwurst
Leucine 1.139mg Liverwurst
Lysine 1.155mg Liverwurst
Methionine 0.285mg Liverwurst
Phenylalanine 0.617mg Liverwurst
Valine 0.857mg Liverwurst
Histidine 0.448mg Liverwurst
Cholesterol 118mg Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 9.925g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 12.286g Liverwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.427g Liverwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Liverwurst
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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 grain
262%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
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 Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 694mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain 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 grain - 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.