Amaranth vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between amaranth and napa cabbage
- Amaranth has more manganese, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, selenium, zinc, copper, and vitamin B6; however, napa cabbage is richer in folate.
- Amaranth's daily need coverage for manganese is 28% more.
- Amaranth contains 14 times more selenium than napa cabbage. Amaranth contains 5.5µg of selenium, while napa cabbage contains 0.4µg.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of amaranth is 97, while the glycemic index of napa cabbage is 32.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Cabbage, napa, cooked.
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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 | +712.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +62.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +183.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +514.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +678.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +320.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1275% |
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 | +205.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +98.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +95.5% |
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:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
2.23 g
Water:
96.33 g
Other:
0.17 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +245.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +829.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +738.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +352.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.2% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.203mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 19mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.74mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 8mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 0.4µg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 8% | |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.14mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.096mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.037mg | 6% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 1.1g | 5% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 12kcal | 5% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 2.23g | 5% |
| Folate | 22µg | 43µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 47mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.58g | 0.17g | 2% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 87mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 13µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.005mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0.466mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.035mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 2.23g | N/A |
| Sodium | 6mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.025mg | 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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6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Napa cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Napa cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat ( g)