Amaranth vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between amaranth and taro
- Amaranth has more manganese, iron, phosphorus, selenium, and magnesium; however, taro is richer in vitamin E, potassium, vitamin B6, fiber, and vitamin B1.
- Amaranth covers your daily manganese needs 20% more than taro.
- Taro has 8 times less selenium than amaranth. Amaranth has 5.5µg of selenium, while taro has 0.7µg.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of amaranth is 97, while the glycemic index of taro is 54.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Taro, raw.
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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 | +97% |
| Contains more IronIron | +281.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +273.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +76.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +123% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +685.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +337.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.4% |
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 | +1152.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +155.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +150.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +153.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +690% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +41.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.8% |
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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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.383mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.55mg | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 2.38mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 591mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.283mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 0.7µg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 84mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 4.1g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 33mg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.095mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.23mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 5% | |
| Protein | 3.8g | 1.5g | 5% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.172mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 26.46g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0.6mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.58g | 0.2g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 1% | |
| Calories | 102kcal | 112kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 22.36g | N/A |
| Calcium | 47mg | 43mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Folate | 22µg | 22µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0% |
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro 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 - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals