Amaranth vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are amaranth and waffle different?
- Amaranth is higher in manganese, magnesium, and copper; however, waffle is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for waffle is 74% higher.
- Amaranth contains 3 times more magnesium than waffle. While amaranth contains 65mg of magnesium, waffle contains only 19mg.
- Amaranth has less sodium.
- Waffle has a lower glycemic index (76) than amaranth (97).
Amaranth grain, cooked and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +242.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +140.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +222.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +442.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +740% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +101.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1653.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1477.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +782.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +109.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +79% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +107.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +792.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +76% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +302.6% |
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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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 5.5µg | 46.2µg | 74% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.785g | 45% | |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.265mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.347mg | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 511mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.263mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 255mg | 21% |
| Fats | 1.58g | 14.1g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 2.866g | 13% | |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 19mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 2.073mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 10% | |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.062mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.521g | 9% | |
| Calories | 102kcal | 291kcal | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 8% | |
| Protein | 3.8g | 7.9g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 7% | |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 190mg | 6% |
| Folate | 22µg | 46µg | 6% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 32.9g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.056mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 2.31mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.68mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 159mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 32.9g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.289mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.362mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.63mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.384mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.179mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.395mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.409mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | N/A |
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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Waffle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Waffle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 505mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.866g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.