Amaranth vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between amaranth and taffy (candy)
- Taffy (candy) contains less manganese, iron, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, selenium, vitamin B6, fiber, zinc, and folate than amaranth.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for amaranth is 37% higher.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index than taffy (candy).
Food types used in this article are Amaranth grain, cooked and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +487.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +4400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +309.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14700% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +685.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +111.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +86.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0mg | 37% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.01mg | 26% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 91.56g | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 1mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 397kcal | 15% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 0mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 0.7µg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.049g | 9% | |
| Protein | 3.8g | 0.03g | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 0g | 8% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Folate | 22µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.21mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 8mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 3mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 3% | |
| Fats | 1.58g | 3.33g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 52mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.838g | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.028mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.012mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0.002mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.121g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 91.56g | N/A |
| Sugar | 68.48g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.004mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.086g | 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:
0.03 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
91.56 g
Water:
4.85 g
Other:
0.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12566.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1449.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +234.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +110.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +389.9% |
