Amaranth vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between amaranth and pecan pie?
- Amaranth is higher in magnesium, iron, phosphorus, and manganese, yet pecan pie is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B2, selenium, and copper.
- Pecan pie's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 14% more.
- Amaranth has 3 times more magnesium than pecan pie. While amaranth has 65mg of magnesium, pecan pie has only 26mg.
- The amount of sodium in amaranth is lower.
- The glycemic index of pecan pie is lower.
We used Amaranth grain, cooked and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe 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 | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +46.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +41.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +118.2% |
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 | +88.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1153.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +718.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +260.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +18.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +285.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1305.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +179.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.8% |
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 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 | 5.71g | 38% | |
| Fats | 1.58g | 22.2g | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.181g | 28% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.989g | 18% | |
| Calories | 102kcal | 412kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.188mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.18mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 12µg | 12% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 262mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 52.2g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.479mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin A | 82µg | 9% | |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 26mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 1.48mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 8% | |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 94mg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.211mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 7% | |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.712mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0.847mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.06mg | 4% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 4.9g | 2% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 1.02mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Folate | 22µg | 26µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 52.2g | N/A |
| Potassium | 135mg | 133mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.223mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.372mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.248mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.255mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | 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?
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 256mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.989g)
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.