Avocado vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are avocadoes and amaranth different?
- Avocadoes are higher in fiber, folate, vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin B3; however, amaranth is richer in manganese, iron, phosphorus, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for amaranth is 31% higher.
- Avocadoes contain 11 times more vitamin E than amaranth. While avocadoes contain 2.07mg of vitamin E, amaranth contains only 0.19mg.
- Avocadoes have a lower glycemic index (40) than amaranth (97).
Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Amaranth grain, cooked 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 PotassiumPotassium | +259.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +124.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +291.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +281.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +184.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +501.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1275% |
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 EVitamin E | +989.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +346.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +490.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +639.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +127.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +268.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +827.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +105.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +90% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +119.1% |
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Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +14654.5% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.142mg | 0.854mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.389mg | 28% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.799g | 24% | |
| Fats | 14.66g | 1.58g | 20% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 2.1mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 21µg | 18% | |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 2.1g | 18% |
| Folate | 81µg | 22µg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 148mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 2.07mg | 0.19mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.816g | 12% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.257mg | 0.113mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 485mg | 135mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.126g | 10% | |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 65mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 0.235mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 5.5µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.022mg | 8% |
| Starch | 0.11g | 16.23g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.149mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.015mg | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 3.8g | 4% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 47mg | 4% |
| Choline | 14.2mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 160kcal | 102kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 8.53g | 18.69g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 0.86mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 1.83g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.66g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 7mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 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?
Avocado is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.126g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals