Amaranth vs. Naranjilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between amaranth and naranjilla
- Amaranth has more manganese, iron, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, selenium, and zinc; however, naranjilla is richer in vitamin B3.
- Amaranth's daily need coverage for manganese is 34% more.
- Amaranth contains 14 times more selenium than naranjilla. Amaranth contains 5.5µg of selenium, while naranjilla contains 0.4µg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Naranjilla (lulo) pulp, frozen, unsweetened.
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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 | +490.9% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +487.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +500% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +432.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +760% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1133.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1174.6% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1275% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48.1% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +633.3% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +294.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +517% |
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:
0.44 g
Fats:
0.22 g
Carbs:
5.9 g
Water:
93.05 g
Other:
0.39 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +763.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +618.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +216.8% |
Contains more OtherOther | +97.4% |
Contains more WaterWater | +23.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
16.23 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
1.72 g
Glucose:
0.99 g
Fructose:
1.04 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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 Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in Saturated fat | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.067mg | 34% |
Iron | 2.1mg | 0.35mg | 22% |
Phosphorus | 148mg | 12mg | 19% |
Magnesium | 65mg | 11mg | 13% |
Copper | 0.149mg | 0.028mg | 13% |
Vitamin K | 14.6µg | 12% | |
Selenium | 5.5µg | 0.4µg | 9% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 1.45mg | 8% |
Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
Protein | 3.8g | 0.44g | 7% |
Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.1mg | 7% |
Folate | 22µg | 3µg | 5% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.22mg | 4% | |
Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.75mg | 4% |
Calories | 102kcal | 25kcal | 4% |
Fiber | 2.1g | 1.1g | 4% |
Calcium | 47mg | 8mg | 4% |
Carbs | 18.69g | 5.9g | 4% |
Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 4% | |
Vitamin A | 28µg | 3% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.045mg | 3% |
Potassium | 135mg | 200mg | 2% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0mg | 2% |
Fats | 1.58g | 0.22g | 2% |
Fructose | 1.04g | 1% | |
Net carbs | 16.59g | 4.8g | N/A |
Sugar | 3.74g | N/A | |
Sodium | 6mg | 4mg | 0% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
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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%

12%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%

7%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Naranjilla contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Naranjilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?

Naranjilla is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Naranjilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.74g)
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)