Amaranth vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between amaranth and spaghetti
- Amaranth has more manganese, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, and copper, while spaghetti has more selenium.
- Spaghetti covers your daily need for selenium, 38% more than amaranth.
- Amaranth contains 7 times more calcium than spaghetti. While amaranth contains 47mg of calcium, spaghetti contains only 7mg.
- Spaghetti has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of spaghetti is 49, while the glycemic index of amaranth is 97.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Amaranth grain, cooked and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt.
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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 | +261.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +571.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +206.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +320% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +49% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +68.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +155.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +165.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +380% |
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 | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +130.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +214.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +70.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +69.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +175% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +65.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +60.3% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 5.5µg | 26.4µg | 38% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.322mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.5mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 58mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 18mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.049mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 26.01g | 4% |
| Folate | 22µg | 7µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 30.86g | 4% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 7mg | 4% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 5.8g | 4% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 158kcal | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.51mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 44mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 1.8g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.58g | 0.93g | 1% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.176g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 29.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | N/A |
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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
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spaghetti 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 - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.176g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals