Amaranth vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between amaranth and merlot
- Merlot contains less manganese, iron, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, selenium, fiber, zinc, and folate than amaranth.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for amaranth is 31% higher.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index than merlot.
Food types used in this article are Amaranth grain, cooked and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot.
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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 | +441.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +487.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +356.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1254.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +514.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +543.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +547% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2650% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
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 Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +98.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +5328.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +644.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1306.5% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.132mg | 31% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.46mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 23mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.011mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 12mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 0.2µg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 0g | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.14mg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Protein | 3.8g | 0.07g | 7% |
| Folate | 22µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 2.51g | 5% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.057mg | 4% |
| Fats | 1.58g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.005mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.031mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.03mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 102kcal | 83kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 2.51g | N/A |
| Potassium | 135mg | 127mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.62g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is cheaper?
Merlot is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat ( g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.