Amaranth vs. Mangosteen — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are amaranth and mangosteen different?
- Amaranth has more manganese, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, vitamin B6, and zinc than mangosteen.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for amaranth is 33% higher.
- Amaranth contains 19 times more phosphorus than mangosteen. While amaranth contains 148mg of phosphorus, mangosteen contains only 8mg.
- Mangosteen has a lower glycemic index (58) than amaranth (97).
Amaranth grain, cooked and Mangosteen, canned, syrup pack are the varieties 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 | +400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +291.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +181.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +600% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +115.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +309.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1750% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +737.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +527.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +145.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40.9% |
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:
0.41 g
Fats:
0.58 g
Carbs:
17.91 g
Water:
80.94 g
Other:
0.16 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +826.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +172.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +381.3% |
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Carbs
~17.91g
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Water
~80.94g
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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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.102mg | 33% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.3mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 8mg | 20% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 13mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 10% | |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.069mg | 9% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.018mg | 7% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 0.41g | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.21mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2.9mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.054mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 48mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.054mg | 2% |
| Folate | 22µg | 31µg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.58g | 0.58g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 1.8g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.032mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 102kcal | 73kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 17.91g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 16.11g | N/A |
| Sodium | 6mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0.286mg | 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
43%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mangosteen is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mangosteen is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth is cheaper (difference - $2)
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)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat ( g)