Amaranth vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between amaranth and shortbread
- Amaranth has more manganese, magnesium, and phosphorus; however, shortbread has more vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin E, folate, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for shortbread is 28% higher.
- Shortbread has 5 times less magnesium than amaranth. Amaranth has 65mg of magnesium, while shortbread has 14mg.
- Amaranth is lower in sodium.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index than shortbread.
Food types used in this article are Amaranth grain, cooked and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +261.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +53.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +65.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +124.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +117.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +41.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.7% |
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 | +59.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1184.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2253.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1327.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1293.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +268.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 56% | |
| Fats | 1.58g | 26.22g | 38% |
| Saturated fat | 8.105g | 37% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.353mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.314mg | 22% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 514kcal | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.393mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 3.275mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.708g | 17% | |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 63.78g | 15% |
| Folate | 22µg | 81µg | 15% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 353mg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 2.44mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 66mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 14mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 2.98mg | 11% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 40.47g | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 9% | |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.09mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 47mg | 13mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.071mg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 5.37g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.49mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 1.3g | 3% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 88mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 6.2µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.65g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | N/A | |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | N/A |
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:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1987.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1559.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +241.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.8% |
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:
40.47 g
Sucrose:
20.99 g
Glucose:
0.36 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +149.4% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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