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Celeriac vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between celeriac and amaranth

  • The amount of manganese, iron, magnesium, copper, and selenium in amaranth is higher than in celeriac.
  • Amaranth covers your daily need for manganese, 30% more than celeriac.
  • Celeriac contains 2 times more potassium than amaranth. While celeriac contains 300mg of potassium, amaranth contains only 135mg.
  • Celeriac has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of celeriac is 35, while the glycemic index of amaranth is 97.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Celeriac, 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 14% 13% 26% 26% 23% 9% 49% 13% 21% 3.8%
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 +122.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +225%
Contains more IronIron +200%
Contains more CopperCopper +112.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +160.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +440.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +685.7%
~equal in Calcium ~47mg

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 27% 0% 7.2% 0% 13% 14% 13% 21% 38% 0% 103% 6% 4.9%
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 EVitamin E +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +197.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +175%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 88%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 1 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 +17.1%
Contains more OtherOther +29.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +153.3%
Contains more FatsFats +426.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +103.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Celeriac Amaranth DV% diff.
Vitamin K 41µg 34%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.854mg 30%
Iron 0.7mg 2.1mg 18%
Magnesium 20mg 65mg 11%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Selenium 0.7µg 5.5µg 9%
Copper 0.07mg 0.149mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.352mg 7%
Starch 16.23g 7%
Potassium 300mg 135mg 5%
Zinc 0.33mg 0.86mg 5%
Protein 1.5g 3.8g 5%
Phosphorus 115mg 148mg 5%
Folate 8µg 22µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.113mg 4%
Sodium 100mg 6mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.235mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.022mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.015mg 3%
Calories 42kcal 102kcal 3%
Carbs 9.2g 18.69g 3%
Fats 0.3g 1.58g 2%
Choline 9mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.19mg 1%
Fiber 1.8g 2.1g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.148g 1%
Net carbs 7.4g 16.59g N/A
Calcium 43mg 47mg 0%
Sugar 1.6g N/A
Saturated fat 0.079g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.058g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Celeriac 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
19%
Celeriac
5%
Amaranth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Celeriac
43%
Amaranth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Celeriac
Celeriac is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Celeriac
Celeriac is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Celeriac
Celeriac 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 - 1.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.079g)
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. Celeriac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170400/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.