Amaranth vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between amaranth and potato salad?
- Amaranth is richer in manganese, iron, phosphorus, and magnesium, yet potato salad is richer in vitamin B1.
- Amaranth's daily need coverage for manganese is 33% higher.
- Amaranth has 4 times more magnesium than potato salad. Amaranth has 65mg of magnesium, while potato salad has 15mg.
- Amaranth contains less sodium.
- Potato salad has a lower glycemic index than amaranth.
We used Amaranth grain, cooked and Potato salad, home-prepared types in this comparison.
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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 | +333.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +147.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +223.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +177.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +184.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +745.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +34.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +88.1% |
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 FolateFolate | +214.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +413.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +172.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +278.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.8% |
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:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +67.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +419% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +153.2% |
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Water
~76g
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.101mg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 25% | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 529mg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.65mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 52mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 15mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% | |
| Fats | 1.58g | 8.2g | 10% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.48g | 6% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.429g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.077mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.31mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0.89mg | 4% |
| Folate | 22µg | 7µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 254mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 19mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 4.1µg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 1.3g | 3% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 11.17g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.118mg | 3% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 143kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.141mg | 2% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 2.68g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 9.87g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0% |
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
5%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 523mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.429g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)