Apple pie vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between apple pie and amaranth
- Apple pie has more vitamin B2 and vitamin B1; however, amaranth is higher in manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, iron, zinc, and vitamin B6.
- Amaranth covers your daily manganese needs 29% more than apple pie.
- Amaranth contains 44 times less sodium than apple pie. Apple pie contains 266mg of sodium, while amaranth contains 6mg.
- The glycemic index of amaranth is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Amaranth grain, cooked.
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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 | +828.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +327.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +107.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +73.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +223.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +437.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +516.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +369.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +793.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +618.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +377.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +197.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +450% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +596.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +81.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +100% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +44% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.182mg | 0.854mg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 148mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 3.797g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.198g | 15% | |
| Fats | 11g | 1.58g | 14% |
| Magnesium | 7mg | 65mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.388g | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.21mg | 2.1mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.149mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 266mg | 6mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.158mg | 0.022mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.134mg | 0.015mg | 10% |
| Calories | 237kcal | 102kcal | 7% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.123mg | 0.235mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.86mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.113mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 34g | 18.69g | 5% |
| Folate | 4µg | 22µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 4% | |
| Protein | 1.9g | 3.8g | 4% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 47mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 29µg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 65mg | 135mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.1g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.119mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 32.4g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.038mg | 0% |
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?
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple pie is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apple pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 260mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.797g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)