Amaranth vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between amaranth and white bread
- Amaranth has more manganese and magnesium, while white bread has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, folate, iron, vitamin B2, and calcium.
- White bread's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 43% higher.
- White bread contains 3 times less magnesium than amaranth. Amaranth contains 65mg of magnesium, while white bread contains 23mg.
- The amount of sodium in amaranth is lower.
- White bread has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of white bread is 73, while the glycemic index of amaranth is 97.
The food types used in this comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).
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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 | +182.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +47.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +59.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +206.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +71.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +29.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +15.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3453.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1004.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1934% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +404.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.533mg | 43% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 22µg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 4.78mg | 28% |
| Folate | 22µg | 111µg | 22% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 490mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 3.61mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.243mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.536mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.602g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 11% | |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 49.42g | 10% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 23mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 144mg | 10% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 8.85g | 10% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 37.17g | 9% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 266kcal | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 98mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.101mg | 5% |
| Fructose | 2.43g | 3% | |
| Fats | 1.58g | 3.33g | 3% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.698g | 3% | |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 2.7g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.087mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.599g | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.74mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 46.72g | N/A |
| Potassium | 135mg | 126mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.67g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.027g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 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:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +106.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +132.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +110.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +164.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +157.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
16.23 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
37.17 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.57 g
Fructose:
2.43 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1.67 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +129% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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