Amaranth vs. Hazelnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between amaranth and hazelnut
- Hazelnut has more manganese, copper, vitamin E, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, fiber, magnesium, folate, and phosphorus than amaranth.
- Hazelnut's daily need coverage for manganese is 231% more.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of amaranth is 97, while the glycemic index of hazelnut is 15.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +129.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +150.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +142.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +403.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +123.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1057.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +184.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +95.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +623.1% |
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 | +7810.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +4186.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +413.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +666% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +398.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +413.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1315.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +293.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3744.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +197.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +3281.3% |
| 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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.854mg | 6.175mg | 231% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 1.725mg | 175% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 45.652g | 114% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 15.03mg | 99% |
| Fats | 1.58g | 60.75g | 91% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.92g | 53% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.643mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.563mg | 35% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 4.7mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 9.7g | 30% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 628kcal | 26% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 163mg | 23% |
| Folate | 22µg | 113µg | 23% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 14.95g | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 290mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 4.464g | 20% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.918mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 135mg | 680mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 2.45mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 14.2µg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 1.8mg | 10% |
| Choline | 45.6mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.113mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 114mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 6.3mg | 7% | |
| Starch | 16.23g | 0.48g | 6% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 2.4µg | 6% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 16.7g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.34g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.193mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.497mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.545mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.063mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.42mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.221mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.663mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.701mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.432mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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197%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hazelnut contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hazelnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hazelnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hazelnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.464g)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth is cheaper (difference - $0.2)