Amaranth vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between amaranth and pound cake
- Amaranth has more manganese, magnesium, copper, iron, fiber, and vitamin B6; however, pound cake is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
- Amaranth's daily need coverage for manganese is 32% more.
- Amaranth contains 8 times more magnesium than pound cake. Amaranth contains 65mg of magnesium, while pound cake contains 8mg.
- Amaranth contains less sodium.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of amaranth is 97, while the glycemic index of pound cake is 54.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).
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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 | +712.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +41.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +254.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +676.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10.4% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +213.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +242.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1053.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1031.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +587.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +90.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.11mg | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 23% | |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.811g | 22% | |
| Fats | 1.58g | 13.96g | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.249mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 377mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 15% | |
| Threonine | 153mg | 15% | |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 8mg | 14% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 353kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.173mg | 13% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 12% | |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.042mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 53.64g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 1.615mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 8% | |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 1.48mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.036mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 0.6g | 6% |
| Folate | 22µg | 42µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.43mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.65mg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 5g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 140mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Calcium | 47mg | 47mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 149mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 33.36g | N/A | |
| Starch | 16.23g | 17.36g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | N/A |
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:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +190.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +783.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +187% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +98.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
16.23 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
17.36 g
Sucrose:
30.68 g
Glucose:
0.75 g
Fructose:
0.33 g
Lactose:
1.27 g
Maltose:
0.33 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~17.36g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
