Amaranth vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between amaranth and pancake
- Amaranth has more manganese, magnesium, copper, and vitamin B6; however, pancake is higher in vitamin B2, calcium, selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
- Amaranth covers your daily manganese needs 28% more than pancake.
- Pancake contains 4 times less magnesium than amaranth. Amaranth contains 65mg of magnesium, while pancake contains 16mg.
- Amaranth has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of amaranth is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Amaranth grain, cooked and Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe.
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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 | +306.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +204.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +53.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +327% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +366% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +170.9% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +145.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1240% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1177.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +566.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +72.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +68.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +513.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +51.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +250.6% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.447g | 30% | |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.2mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.281mg | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 439mg | 19% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 14.9µg | 17% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 219mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.201mg | 16% |
| Fats | 1.58g | 9.7g | 12% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 16mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.049mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.122g | 10% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.405mg | 8% | |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 8% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 1.567mg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.474g | 6% | |
| Calories | 102kcal | 227kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.046mg | 5% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 6.4g | 5% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 1.8mg | 4% |
| Folate | 22µg | 38µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 28.3g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.56mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 159mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 28.3g | N/A |
| Potassium | 135mg | 132mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.237mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.297mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.513mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.321mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.319mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.335mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.152mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | N/A |
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 is lower in glycemic index?
Pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Pancake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 433mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.122g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.