Amaranth vs. Sweet and sour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between amaranth and sweet and sour
- Amaranth has more iron, phosphorus, magnesium, selenium, fiber, copper, and zinc than sweet and sour.
- Amaranth's daily need coverage for iron is 24% more.
- Amaranth contains 21 times more phosphorus than sweet and sour. Amaranth contains 148mg of phosphorus, while sweet, and sour contains 7mg.
- Amaranth contains less sodium.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of amaranth is 97, while the glycemic index of sweet and sour is 70.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Sauce, sweet and sour, ready-to-serve.
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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 | +712.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +370% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +88.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +855.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2014.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1275% |
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 | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +113.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +220% |
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:
0.27 g
Fats:
0.02 g
Carbs:
38.22 g
Water:
60.27 g
Other:
1.22 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1307.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7800% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +104.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.4% |
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 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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.21mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 7mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 371mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 8mg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 10% | |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 0.4µg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.079mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 0.1g | 8% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 38.22g | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.09mg | 7% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 0.27g | 7% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.053mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 10mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.761mg | 4% |
| Folate | 22µg | 8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.048mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.093mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 102kcal | 150kcal | 2% |
| Fats | 1.58g | 0.02g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 99mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 38.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 18.75g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Choline | 2.4mg | 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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6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet and sour is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet and sour is cheaper (difference - $3)
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 - 18.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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