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Amaranth vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between amaranth and potato chips

  • Amaranth has more manganese and iron, while potato chips have more vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and fiber.
  • Potato chips cover your daily need for vitamin E, 59% more than amaranth.
  • Amaranth contains 2 times more manganese than potato chips. While amaranth contains 0.854mg of manganese, potato chips contain only 0.44mg.
  • Potato chips have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of amaranth is 97.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Amaranth grain, cooked and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +95.8%
Contains more IronIron +28.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +94.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +844.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +105.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +47.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~67mg

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4694.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1013.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +795.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1528.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +484.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +104.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +3855.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +84.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2089.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +183%
Contains more OtherOther +367.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 81%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 9.11mg 59%
Fats 1.58g 34.6g 51%
Saturated fat 10.96g 50%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.66mg 42%
Vitamin C 31.1mg 35%
Potassium 135mg 1275mg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 9.84g 25%
Calories 102kcal 536kcal 22%
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 3.827mg 22%
Histidine 153mg 22%
Vitamin K 22.1µg 18%
Manganese 0.854mg 0.44mg 18%
Copper 0.149mg 0.306mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.197mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.167mg 13%
Fiber 2.1g 4.8g 11%
Carbs 18.69g 52.9g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 8%
Starch 16.23g 7%
Choline 37.5mg 7%
Protein 3.8g 7g 6%
Iron 2.1mg 1.63mg 6%
Folate 22µg 45µg 6%
Selenium 5.5µg 8.1µg 5%
Phosphorus 148mg 165mg 2%
Calcium 47mg 24mg 2%
Zinc 0.86mg 1.09mg 2%
Net carbs 16.59g 48.1g N/A
Magnesium 65mg 67mg 0%
Sugar 0.22g N/A
Sodium 6mg 8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Amaranth Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.96g)

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.