Amaranth vs. Praline — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are amaranth and praline different?
- Amaranth is richer in iron, selenium, and phosphorus, while praline is higher in copper, manganese, vitamin B1, zinc, and fiber.
- Praline covers your daily need for copper, 38% more than amaranth.
- Amaranth contains 4 times more folate than praline. Amaranth contains 22µg of folate, while praline contains 6µg.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index (97) than praline (43).
Amaranth grain, cooked and Candies, praline, prepared-from-recipe types were 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +32.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +62.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +205.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +60.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +231.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +94.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +97% |
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 | +46.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +163.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1253.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +140.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +76.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +625.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1539.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +218.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +10.4% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.778g | 52% | |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.494mg | 38% |
| Fats | 1.58g | 25.9g | 37% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.683g | 37% | |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 1.682mg | 36% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 485kcal | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.203mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 59.59g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 2.224g | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 1.29mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 1.8µg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 1.67mg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.332mg | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 104mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 3.5g | 6% |
| Folate | 22µg | 6µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 49mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.077mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 48mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.053mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 217mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0.415mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 3.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 56.09g | N/A |
| Calcium | 47mg | 43mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 55.79g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Praline is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Praline is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Praline is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.224g)
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.