Amaranth vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between amaranth and peanut butter
- The amount of vitamin B3, vitamin E, manganese, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B6, magnesium, folate, zinc, and vitamin B2 in peanut butter is higher than in amaranth.
- Peanut butter covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 80% more than amaranth.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of amaranth is 97, while the glycemic index of peanut butter is 14.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt.
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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 IronIron | +20.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +34.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +158.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +313.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +183.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +191.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +126.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +95% |
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 | +4689.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +772.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5479.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +290.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +295.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.535g | 84% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 13.112mg | 80% |
| Fats | 1.58g | 51.36g | 77% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 25.941g | 65% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 9.1mg | 59% |
| Saturated fat | 10.325g | 47% | |
| Protein | 3.8g | 22.21g | 37% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 1.665mg | 35% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.422mg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 335mg | 27% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 598kcal | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.441mg | 25% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 168mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.137mg | 23% | |
| Folate | 22µg | 87µg | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 2.51mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.192mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 5g | 12% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 558mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.15mg | 11% |
| Choline | 63mg | 11% | |
| Starch | 16.23g | 3.56g | 5% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 1.74mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 4.1µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 22.31g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 17.31g | N/A |
| Calcium | 47mg | 49mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 10.49g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.075g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.231mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.525mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.616mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.546mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.681mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.265mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.202mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.782mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.557mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.027g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.215g | N/A |
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:
22.21 g
Fats:
51.36 g
Carbs:
22.31 g
Water:
1.23 g
Other:
2.89 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +6010.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +484.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3150.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +275.3% |
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:
3.56 g
Sucrose:
10.25 g
Glucose:
0.13 g
Fructose:
0.12 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +355.9% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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