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Amaranth grain vs. Savoy cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Amaranth grain and Savoy cabbage?

  • Amaranth grain is richer in Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Selenium, and Zinc, yet Savoy cabbage is richer in Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Amaranth grain's daily need coverage for Manganese is 29% higher.
  • Amaranth grain has 6 times more Selenium than Savoy cabbage. Amaranth grain has 5.5µg of Selenium, while Savoy cabbage has 0.9µg.

We used Amaranth grain, cooked and Cabbage, savoy, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
9
:
1
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage
Contains more Calcium +34.3%
Contains more Iron +425%
Contains more Magnesium +132.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +252.4%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Contains more Zinc +218.5%
Contains more Copper +140.3%
Contains more Manganese +374.4%
Contains more Selenium +511.1%
Contains more Potassium +70.4%
Amaranth grain
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Savoy cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 15% 20% 18% 21% 4% 8% 21% 24% 5%
Contains more Calcium +34.3%
Contains more Iron +425%
Contains more Magnesium +132.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +252.4%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Contains more Zinc +218.5%
Contains more Copper +140.3%
Contains more Manganese +374.4%
Contains more Selenium +511.1%
Contains more Potassium +70.4%

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.
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
1
:
11
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage
Contains more Vitamin E +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.1%
Contains more Folate +263.6%
Amaranth grain
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 4% 6% 5% 0% 27% 17% 0% 0%
Savoy cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 60% 4% 0% 104% 18% 7% 6% 12% 44% 60% 0% 172%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.1%
Contains more Folate +263.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
3
:
2
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage
Contains more Protein +90%
Contains more Fats +1480%
Contains more Carbs +206.4%
Contains more Water +21.1%
Equal in Other - 0.8
Amaranth grain
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Savoy cabbage
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.1 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +90%
Contains more Fats +1480%
Contains more Carbs +206.4%
Contains more Water +21.1%
Equal in Other - 0.8

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Amaranth grain Savoy cabbage
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Savoy cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 3g Amaranth grain
Protein 3.8g 2g Amaranth grain
Fats 1.58g 0.1g Amaranth grain
Carbs 18.69g 6.1g Amaranth grain
Calories 102kcal 27kcal Amaranth grain
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Sugar 2.27g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 3.1g Savoy cabbage
Calcium 47mg 35mg Amaranth grain
Iron 2.1mg 0.4mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 65mg 28mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 42mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 135mg 230mg Savoy cabbage
Sodium 6mg 28mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.86mg 0.27mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.149mg 0.062mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.854mg 0.18mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 0.9µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 1000IU Savoy cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 50µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.17mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin C 31mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.07mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.03mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 0.3mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.187mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.19mg Savoy cabbage
Folate 22µg 80µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin K 68.8µg Savoy cabbage
Tryptophan 0.02mg Savoy cabbage
Threonine 0.069mg Savoy cabbage
Isoleucine 0.101mg Savoy cabbage
Leucine 0.103mg Savoy cabbage
Lysine 0.094mg Savoy cabbage
Methionine 0.02mg Savoy cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.064mg Savoy cabbage
Valine 0.085mg Savoy cabbage
Histidine 0.041mg Savoy cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.013g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g Savoy cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.049g Savoy cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Savoy cabbage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Amaranth grain
40%
Savoy cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
14%
Savoy cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is relatively richer in minerals

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Amaranth grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/nutrients
  2. Savoy cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170388/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.