Buttermilk vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between buttermilk and amaranth
- Buttermilk has more vitamin B2 and calcium; however, amaranth is richer in manganese, iron, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, and selenium.
- Amaranth covers your daily manganese needs 37% more than buttermilk.
- Amaranth has 32 times less sodium than buttermilk. Buttermilk has 190mg of sodium, while amaranth has 6mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat 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 CalciumCalcium | +146.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +490.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +4100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1254.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +104.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42600% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +175% |
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 | +126.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +305.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +232.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +340% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.31 g
Fats:
0.88 g
Carbs:
4.79 g
Water:
90.13 g
Other:
0.89 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +79.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +290.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.854mg | 37% |
| Iron | 0.05mg | 2.1mg | 26% |
| Copper | 0.011mg | 0.149mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 65mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.022mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 9% | |
| Phosphorus | 89mg | 148mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.1g | 8% |
| Sodium | 190mg | 6mg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Calcium | 116mg | 47mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.275mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.113mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 5.5µg | 6% |
| Carbs | 4.79g | 18.69g | 5% |
| Folate | 5µg | 22µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.86mg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 40kcal | 102kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.548g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.015mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.254g | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.88g | 1.58g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.058mg | 0.235mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.31g | 3.8g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.79g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Potassium | 151mg | 135mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.79g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.033g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.141mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.171mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.313mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.277mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.171mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.1mg | 0% |
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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
9%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Buttermilk is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Buttermilk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.548g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals