Amaranth vs. Soursop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between amaranth and soursop?
- Amaranth is richer than soursop in iron, phosphorus, magnesium, selenium, copper, and zinc.
- Amaranth's daily need coverage for iron is 19% more.
- Amaranth has 9 times more selenium than soursop. While amaranth has 5.5µg of selenium, soursop has only 0.6µg.
- The glycemic index of soursop is lower.
We used Amaranth grain, cooked and Soursop, raw types 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 | +209.5% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +235.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +250% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +73.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +760% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +448.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +816.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +105.9% |
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 | +137.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +91.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +57.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +366.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +127.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +283% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +280% |
Contains more FatsFats | +426.7% |
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Carbs
~16.84g
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Water
~81.16g
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Other
~0.7g
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 Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Manganese | 0.854mg | 37% | |
Vitamin C | 20.6mg | 23% | |
Iron | 2.1mg | 0.6mg | 19% |
Phosphorus | 148mg | 27mg | 17% |
Magnesium | 65mg | 21mg | 10% |
Selenium | 5.5µg | 0.6µg | 9% |
Copper | 0.149mg | 0.086mg | 7% |
Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.1mg | 7% |
Protein | 3.8g | 1g | 6% |
Fiber | 2.1g | 3.3g | 5% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.253mg | 5% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.07mg | 5% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0.9mg | 4% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.059mg | 4% |
Potassium | 135mg | 278mg | 4% |
Calcium | 47mg | 14mg | 3% |
Calories | 102kcal | 66kcal | 2% |
Folate | 22µg | 14µg | 2% |
Fats | 1.58g | 0.3g | 2% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | |
Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
Carbs | 18.69g | 16.84g | 1% |
Net carbs | 16.59g | 13.54g | N/A |
Sugar | 13.54g | N/A | |
Sodium | 6mg | 14mg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
Saturated fat | 0.051g | 0% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.09g | 0% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.069g | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.06mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.007mg | 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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12%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%

11%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Soursop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?

Soursop is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Soursop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals