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Amaranth vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between amaranth and macadamia

  • The amount of manganese, vitamin B1, copper, fiber, iron, magnesium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and potassium in macadamia is higher than in amaranth.
  • Macadamia covers your daily need for manganese, 142% more than amaranth.
  • Macadamia has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of macadamia is 10, while the glycemic index of amaranth is 97.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Amaranth grain, cooked and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 14% 12% 79% 50% 23% 63% 0.78% 111% 30%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 93% 26% 32% 138% 252% 35% 81% 0.65% 539% 20%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +52.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +172.6%
Contains more IronIron +75.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +407.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +383.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 3.8% 5.1% 4.4% 0% 26% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4% 0% 11% 0% 299% 37% 46% 45% 63% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +184.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +7866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +636.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +952.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +143.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.2%
Contains more WaterWater +5426.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +108.2%
Contains more FatsFats +4695.6%
Contains more OtherOther +48.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 16.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
19% 79%
Starch: 1.05 g
Sucrose: 4.43 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +1445.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Amaranth Macadamia
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth Macadamia DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 58.877g 147%
Manganese 0.854mg 4.131mg 142%
Fats 1.58g 75.77g 114%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 1.195mg 98%
Copper 0.149mg 0.756mg 67%
Saturated fat 12.061g 55%
Calories 102kcal 718kcal 31%
Fiber 2.1g 8.6g 26%
Iron 2.1mg 3.69mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.758mg 15%
Magnesium 65mg 130mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 2.473mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.275mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.162mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g 10%
Protein 3.8g 7.91g 8%
Potassium 135mg 368mg 7%
Starch 16.23g 1.05g 6%
Phosphorus 148mg 188mg 6%
Calcium 47mg 85mg 4%
Zinc 0.86mg 1.3mg 4%
Folate 22µg 11µg 3%
Selenium 5.5µg 3.6µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.54mg 2%
Carbs 18.69g 13.82g 2%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1%
Net carbs 16.59g 5.22g N/A
Sugar 4.57g N/A
Sodium 6mg 5mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0%
Threonine 0.37mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.602mg 0%
Lysine 0.018mg 0%
Methionine 0.023mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.665mg 0%
Valine 0.363mg 0%
Histidine 0.195mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Amaranth Macadamia
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Amaranth
40%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.061g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Amaranth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/nutrients
  2. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.