Amaranth vs. Vermicelli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between amaranth and vermicelli?
- Amaranth is richer in phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B6, and folate, yet vermicelli is richer in copper, selenium, zinc, and fiber.
- Vermicelli's daily need coverage for copper is 196% higher.
- Vermicelli has a lower glycemic index than amaranth.
We used Amaranth grain, cooked and Vermicelli, made from soy types in this comparison.
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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 | +3150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +4400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +640% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +17% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1185.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +393% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +390.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +168.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 1.916mg | 196% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 27µg | 39% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 37% | |
| Choline | 177mg | 32% | |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 4.24mg | 31% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 82.32g | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 20mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 2mg | 15% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 331kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 3.9g | 7% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Protein | 3.8g | 0.1g | 7% |
| Folate | 22µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 1.81mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 3mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 3.8µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.51mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.58g | 0.1g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 55mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 78.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 17.44g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.014g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.041g | 0% |
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:
0.1 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
82.32 g
Water:
11.9 g
Other:
5.58 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3700% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1480% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +531.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +340.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +624.7% |
