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Amaranth vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between amaranth and potato pancake

  • Amaranth has more manganese, magnesium, and iron; however, potato pancake has more vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for potato pancake is 33% higher.
  • Potato pancake has 3 times less manganese than amaranth. Amaranth has 0.854mg of manganese, while potato pancake has 0.26mg.
  • Amaranth is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Amaranth grain, cooked and Potato pancakes.

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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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.9%
Contains more IronIron +25.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +228.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +360.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +20.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61.8%

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.
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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +953.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +686.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +611.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +296.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +86.4%

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more WaterWater +57.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +60%
Contains more FatsFats +834.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48.8%
Contains more OtherOther +364.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 16.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
92% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 20.88 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.56 g
Lactose: 0.03 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0.03 g
Contains more StarchStarch +28.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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 pancake
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth Potato pancake DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 50%
Sodium 6mg 764mg 33%
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Vitamin C 27.6mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.448mg 26%
Manganese 0.854mg 0.26mg 26%
Fats 1.58g 14.76g 20%
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 15%
Potassium 135mg 622mg 14%
Choline 74.2mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.158mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.173mg 12%
Saturated fat 2.496g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 3.73g 9%
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 1.672mg 9%
Calories 102kcal 268kcal 8%
Magnesium 65mg 36mg 7%
Selenium 5.5µg 8.9µg 6%
Fiber 2.1g 3.3g 5%
Folate 22µg 41µg 5%
Iron 2.1mg 1.67mg 5%
Protein 3.8g 6.08g 5%
Vitamin A 32µg 4%
Carbs 18.69g 27.81g 3%
Phosphorus 148mg 128mg 3%
Copper 0.149mg 0.18mg 3%
Calcium 47mg 32mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Starch 16.23g 20.88g 2%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Zinc 0.86mg 0.7mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Net carbs 16.59g 24.51g N/A
Sugar 1.79g N/A
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.23mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.141mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Amaranth Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 758mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.496g)
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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.