Amaranth vs. Pumpkin pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are amaranth and pumpkin pie different?
- Amaranth is richer in manganese, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus, while pumpkin pie is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
- Amaranth covers your daily need for manganese, 27% more than pumpkin pie.
- Amaranth contains 5 times more magnesium than pumpkin pie. Amaranth contains 65mg of magnesium, while pumpkin pie contains 14mg.
- Amaranth is lower in sodium.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index (97) than pumpkin pie (59).
Amaranth grain, cooked and Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared 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 | +364.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +133.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +120.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +82.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +276.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +36.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.7% |
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 | +79.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1080% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +463.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +371.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +18.2% |
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:
3.9 g
Fats:
9.75 g
Carbs:
34.83 g
Water:
50.39 g
Other:
1.13 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +49.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +517.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +86.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.8% |
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Protein
~3.9g
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:
10.73 g
Sucrose:
9.3 g
Glucose:
3.78 g
Fructose:
2.85 g
Lactose:
2 g
Maltose:
0.95 g
Galactose:
0.01 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +51.3% |
| 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 448µg | 50% | |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.227mg | 27% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.9mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.35µg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.177mg | 14% |
| Fats | 1.58g | 9.75g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.6g | 12% | |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 14mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.77g | 12% | |
| Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 11% | |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 81mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 239mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.988g | 9% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.452mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.124mg | 8% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 7% | |
| Calories | 102kcal | 243kcal | 7% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 34.83g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 1.107mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.063mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.85g | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.76mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.39mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 64mg | 2% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 10.73g | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 1.8g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 22µg | 26µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 167mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 3.9g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 33.03g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 18.88g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.148mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 5.4µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.158mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.297mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.249mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.211mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin pie is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.988g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals