Amaranth vs. Pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between amaranth and pudding
- Amaranth has more manganese, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and fiber, while pudding has more vitamin B2 and calcium.
- Amaranth's daily need coverage for manganese is 33% higher.
- Pudding contains 6 times less iron than amaranth. Amaranth contains 2.1mg of iron, while pudding contains 0.34mg.
- Pudding has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pudding is 47, while the glycemic index of amaranth is 97.
The food types used in this comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk.
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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 | +225% |
| Contains more IronIron | +517.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +79.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +70.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +780.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +48.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.1% |
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 | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +76.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +276.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +153.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +613.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +99.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.5% |
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Carbs
~19.64g
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Water
~73.13g
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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| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.097mg | 33% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.34mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.31µg | 13% | |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 20mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.157mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 87mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.81g | 8% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.326mg | 7% | |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.03mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.1µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 44IU | 6% | |
| Calcium | 47mg | 106mg | 6% |
| Folate | 22µg | 4µg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 0.8g | 5% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 98mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 39µg | 4% | |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.111mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.48mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% | |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 3.7µg | 3% |
| Choline | 11.3mg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.819g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.038mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.58g | 3.15g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.18g | 1% | |
| Calories | 102kcal | 120kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0.133mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 3.16g | 1% |
| Caffeine | 2mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 19.64g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 18.84g | N/A |
| Potassium | 135mg | 150mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 11.96g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% |
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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?
Pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Pudding is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pudding is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.81g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals