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Blue cheese vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Blue cheese and Amaranth grain?

  • Blue cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Selenium, yet Amaranth grain is richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Blue cheese's daily need coverage for Sodium is 50% higher.
  • Blue cheese has 17 times more Vitamin B2 than Amaranth grain. Blue cheese has 0.382mg of Vitamin B2, while Amaranth grain has 0.022mg.
  • Amaranth grain contains less Sodium.

We used Cheese, blue and Amaranth grain, cooked types in this comparison.

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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.
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
5
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5
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
Contains more Calcium +1023.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +161.5%
Contains more Potassium +89.6%
Contains more Zinc +209.3%
Contains more Selenium +163.6%
Contains more Iron +577.4%
Contains more Magnesium +182.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +272.5%
Contains more Manganese +9388.9%
Blue cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Amaranth grain
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Calcium +1023.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +161.5%
Contains more Potassium +89.6%
Contains more Zinc +209.3%
Contains more Selenium +163.6%
Contains more Iron +577.4%
Contains more Magnesium +182.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +272.5%
Contains more Manganese +9388.9%

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.
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
12
:
0
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
Contains more Vitamin E +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1636.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +332.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.9%
Contains more Folate +63.6%
Blue cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 6%
Amaranth grain
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 4% 6% 5% 0% 27% 17% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1636.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +332.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.9%
Contains more Folate +63.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
3
:
2
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
Contains more Protein +463.2%
Contains more Fats +1719%
Contains more Other +563.6%
Contains more Carbs +698.7%
Contains more Water +77.2%
Blue cheese
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
Amaranth grain
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 Protein +463.2%
Contains more Fats +1719%
Contains more Other +563.6%
Contains more Carbs +698.7%
Contains more Water +77.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 2.34g 16.59g Amaranth grain
Protein 21.4g 3.8g Blue cheese
Fats 28.74g 1.58g Blue cheese
Carbs 2.34g 18.69g Amaranth grain
Calories 353kcal 102kcal Blue cheese
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Sugar 0.5g Amaranth grain
Fiber 0g 2.1g Amaranth grain
Calcium 528mg 47mg Blue cheese
Iron 0.31mg 2.1mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 23mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 387mg 148mg Blue cheese
Potassium 256mg 135mg Blue cheese
Sodium 1146mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 2.66mg 0.86mg Blue cheese
Copper 0.04mg 0.149mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.009mg 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 14.5µg 5.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin A 721IU Blue cheese
Vitamin A RAE 198µg Blue cheese
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.19mg Blue cheese
Vitamin D 21IU Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.015mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.022mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 0.235mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B5 1.729mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.113mg Blue cheese
Folate 36µg 22µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 1.22µg Blue cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.312mg Blue cheese
Threonine 0.785mg Blue cheese
Isoleucine 1.124mg Blue cheese
Leucine 1.919mg Blue cheese
Lysine 1.852mg Blue cheese
Methionine 0.584mg Blue cheese
Phenylalanine 1.087mg Blue cheese
Valine 1.556mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.758mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 75mg Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 18.669g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 7.778g Blue cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g Blue cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese Amaranth grain
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
42%
Blue cheese
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 1140mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.669g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/nutrients
  2. Amaranth grain - 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.