Amaranth vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are amaranth and marinara sauce different?
- Amaranth is richer in manganese, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, selenium, copper, and zinc, while marinara sauce is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin E, and potassium.
- Amaranth covers your daily need for manganese, 31% more than marinara sauce.
- Amaranth contains 5 times more selenium than marinara sauce. Amaranth contains 5.5µg of selenium, while marinara sauce contains 1.1µg.
Amaranth grain, cooked and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium types were used in this article.
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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 | +261.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +74.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +169.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +84% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +330% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +335.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +523.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +136.3% |
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 FolateFolate | +69.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1163.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +177.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1566.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +53.1% |
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:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +169.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +131.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +115.6% |
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Fats
~1.48g
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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.137mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 3.917mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.78mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 34mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 2.4mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 12% | |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 18mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.081mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 1.1µg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.2mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 319mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.173mg | 5% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 1.41g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 33µg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 8.06g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.061mg | 3% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 51kcal | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 3% | |
| Calcium | 47mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 22µg | 13µg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.7mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 1.8g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.024mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.17g | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.377g | 1% | |
| Fats | 1.58g | 1.48g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.5g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals