Amaranth vs. Pastrami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between amaranth and pastrami?
- Amaranth is higher in manganese, magnesium, fiber, and copper, yet pastrami is higher in zinc, vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6.
- Pastrami's daily need coverage for sodium is 47% more.
- The amount of sodium in amaranth is lower.
- The glycemic index of pastrami is lower.
We used Amaranth grain, cooked and Beef, cured, pastrami types in this article.
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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 | +282.4% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +370% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +63.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3063% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +479.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.2% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +221.8% |
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 | +58.3% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +266.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +246.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +631.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1712.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +95.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +5091.7% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +473.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +268.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +223.4% |
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Carbohydrate type comparison
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Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 1.87µg | 78% | |
Sodium | 6mg | 1078mg | 47% |
Zinc | 0.86mg | 4.98mg | 37% |
Protein | 3.8g | 21.8g | 36% |
Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.027mg | 36% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 4.26mg | 25% |
Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% | |
Selenium | 5.5µg | 17.7µg | 22% |
Choline | 81.6mg | 15% | |
Saturated fat | 2.681g | 12% | |
Magnesium | 65mg | 17mg | 11% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.161mg | 11% |
Fiber | 2.1g | 0g | 8% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.221mg | 8% |
Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
Fats | 1.58g | 5.82g | 7% |
Copper | 0.149mg | 0.091mg | 6% |
Carbs | 18.69g | 0.36g | 6% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.265mg | 5% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.118g | 5% | |
Calcium | 47mg | 10mg | 4% |
Folate | 22µg | 6µg | 4% |
Phosphorus | 148mg | 175mg | 4% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.052mg | 3% |
Calories | 102kcal | 147kcal | 2% |
Iron | 2.1mg | 2.22mg | 2% |
Potassium | 135mg | 210mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.145g | 1% | |
Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 1% | |
Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% | |
Net carbs | 16.59g | 0.36g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.1g | N/A | |
Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.141mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.857mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.976mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.706mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.812mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.558mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.847mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.065mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.684mg | 0% | |
Fructose | 0.01g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Pastrami is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?

Pastrami is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Pastrami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 1072mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.681g)
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.