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Apricot vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between apricots and amaranth

  • The amount of manganese, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, selenium, copper, and zinc in amaranth is higher than in apricots.
  • Amaranth covers your daily need for manganese, 34% more than apricots.
  • Apricots contain 5 times more vitamin E than amaranth. While apricots contain 0.89mg of vitamin E, amaranth contains only 0.19mg.
  • Apricots have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of apricots is 34, while the glycemic index of amaranth is 97.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Apricots, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 3.9% 23% 15% 26% 5.5% 9.9% 0.13% 10% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 14% 12% 79% 50% 23% 63% 0.78% 111% 30%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +550%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +261.5%
Contains more IronIron +438.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +91%
Contains more ZincZinc +330%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +543.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1009.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5400%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 33% 32% 18% 0% 7.5% 9.2% 11% 14% 12% 0% 8.3% 6.8% 1.5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 3.8% 5.1% 4.4% 0% 26% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +368.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +109.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +144.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 86%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 11.12 g
Water: 86.35 g
Other: 0.74 g
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more WaterWater +14.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +171.4%
Contains more FatsFats +305.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +68.1%
~equal in Other ~0.77g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 26% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5.87 g
Glucose: 2.37 g
Fructose: 0.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 16.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Apricot Amaranth
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apricot Amaranth DV% diff.
Manganese 0.077mg 0.854mg 34%
Iron 0.39mg 2.1mg 21%
Phosphorus 23mg 148mg 18%
Magnesium 10mg 65mg 13%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Vitamin A 96µg 11%
Selenium 0.1µg 5.5µg 10%
Copper 0.078mg 0.149mg 8%
Starch 16.23g 7%
Zinc 0.2mg 0.86mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.113mg 5%
Protein 1.4g 3.8g 5%
Vitamin E 0.89mg 0.19mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 5%
Potassium 259mg 135mg 4%
Calories 48kcal 102kcal 3%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 3%
Folate 9µg 22µg 3%
Calcium 13mg 47mg 3%
Carbs 11.12g 18.69g 3%
Fats 0.39g 1.58g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.235mg 2%
Choline 2.8mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.077g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.015mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.022mg 1%
Fructose 0.94g 1%
Net carbs 9.12g 16.59g N/A
Sugar 9.24g N/A
Fiber 2g 2.1g 0%
Sodium 1mg 6mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.027g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.17g 0%
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0%
Threonine 0.047mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.041mg 0%
Leucine 0.077mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0%
Valine 0.047mg 0%
Histidine 0.027mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apricot Amaranth
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
12%
Apricot
5%
Amaranth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Apricot
43%
Amaranth

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot
Apricot contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Apricot
Apricot is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apricot
Apricot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Apricot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171697/nutrients
  2. Amaranth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.