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Amaranth vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between amaranth and cinnamon

  • Amaranth has more phosphorus; however, cinnamon is richer in manganese, fiber, calcium, iron, copper, vitamin E, zinc, potassium, and vitamin B3.
  • Cinnamon's daily need coverage for manganese is 722% more.
  • Amaranth contains 2 times more phosphorus than cinnamon. Amaranth contains 148mg of phosphorus, while cinnamon contains 64mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Spices, cinnamon, ground.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 14% 12% 79% 50% 23% 63% 0.78% 111% 30%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 301% 38% 312% 113% 50% 27% 1.3% 2278% 17%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +131.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +77.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2031.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +219.3%
Contains more IronIron +296.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +127.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +112.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1945.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~60mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 3.8% 5.1% 4.4% 0% 26% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 5% 46% 0% 5.5% 9.5% 25% 21% 36% 0% 78% 4.5% 6%
Contains more FolateFolate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +466.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +27.4%
Contains more WaterWater +610.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +331.2%
Contains more OtherOther +367.5%
~equal in Protein ~3.99g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 16.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
48% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.02 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth Cinnamon DV% diff.
Manganese 0.854mg 17.466mg 722%
Fiber 2.1g 53.1g 204%
Calcium 47mg 1002mg 96%
Iron 2.1mg 8.32mg 78%
Vitamin K 31.2µg 26%
Copper 0.149mg 0.339mg 21%
Carbs 18.69g 80.59g 21%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 2.32mg 14%
Phosphorus 148mg 64mg 12%
Zinc 0.86mg 1.83mg 9%
Potassium 135mg 431mg 9%
Starch 16.23g 7%
Calories 102kcal 247kcal 7%
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 1.332mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.358mg 7%
Folate 22µg 6µg 4%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 4%
Selenium 5.5µg 3.1µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.158mg 3%
Choline 11mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.345g 2%
Vitamin A 15µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.246g 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.022mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.041mg 1%
Fats 1.58g 1.24g 1%
Magnesium 65mg 60mg 1%
Protein 3.8g 3.99g 0%
Net carbs 16.59g 27.49g N/A
Sugar 2.17g N/A
Sodium 6mg 10mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 0%
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0.136mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0%
Leucine 0.253mg 0%
Lysine 0.243mg 0%
Methionine 0.078mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.146mg 0%
Valine 0.224mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Amaranth Cinnamon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
19%
Cinnamon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth
318%
Cinnamon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.345g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth
Amaranth is cheaper (difference - $1)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/nutrients
  2. Cinnamon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/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.