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Amaranth vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are amaranth and pepperoni different?

  • Amaranth is higher in magnesium and iron; however, pepperoni is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, zinc, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for pepperoni is 69% higher.
  • Amaranth contains 4 times more magnesium than pepperoni. While amaranth contains 65mg of magnesium, pepperoni contains only 18mg.
  • Amaranth has less sodium.
  • Pepperoni has a lower glycemic index (28) than amaranth (97).

Amaranth grain, cooked and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced are the varieties used 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.
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 13% 5.7% 24% 50% 30% 67% 68% 206% 140% 158%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +261.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +147.4%
Contains more IronIron +57.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +63.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103%
Contains more ZincZinc +183.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +427.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~158mg

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 0% 0% 21% 20% 68% 59% 94% 56% 84% 163% 15% 3.8% 28%
Contains more FolateFolate +340%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +442.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1706.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1068.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2022.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +220.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1483.9%
Contains more WaterWater +163.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +406.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2829.1%
Contains more OtherOther +515.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth Pepperoni DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.708g 80%
Sodium 6mg 1582mg 69%
Fats 1.58g 46.28g 69%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 52%
Selenium 5.5µg 29µg 43%
Cholesterol 97mg 32%
Protein 3.8g 19.25g 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 30%
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 4.987mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.271mg 21%
Calories 102kcal 504kcal 20%
Vitamin B5 0.93mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.362mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.257mg 18%
Zinc 0.86mg 2.44mg 14%
Magnesium 65mg 18mg 11%
Manganese 0.854mg 1.074mg 10%
Iron 2.1mg 1.33mg 10%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Fiber 2.1g 0g 8%
Starch 16.23g 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Copper 0.149mg 0.091mg 6%
Carbs 18.69g 1.18g 6%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1.03mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Folate 22µg 5µg 4%
Potassium 135mg 274mg 4%
Calcium 47mg 19mg 3%
Phosphorus 148mg 158mg 1%
Net carbs 16.59g 1.18g N/A
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth Pepperoni
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
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 1576mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.708g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
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.

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. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/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.