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Cream cheese vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cream cheese and amaranth different?

  • Cream cheese is higher in vitamin B2 and selenium; however, amaranth is richer in manganese, iron, copper, magnesium, fiber, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for amaranth is 37% higher.
  • Cream cheese contains 52 times more sodium than amaranth. While cream cheese contains 314mg of sodium, amaranth contains only 6mg.
  • Cream cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than amaranth (97).

Cheese, cream 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
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 CalciumCalcium +106.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +56.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +622.2%
Contains more IronIron +1809.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +727.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +72%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7663.6%
~equal in Potassium ~135mg

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 0% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +352.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +945.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +101.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +144.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 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 ProteinProtein +61.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2079.7%
Contains more OtherOther +64.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +238.6%
Contains more WaterWater +42.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 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 LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +4537.1%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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.
Cream cheese Amaranth
Lower in Glycemic Index 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
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Amaranth DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.213g 92%
Fats 34.44g 1.58g 51%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.854mg 37%
Cholesterol 101mg 34%
Vitamin A 308µg 34%
Iron 0.11mg 2.1mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 8.907g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.022mg 16%
Copper 0.018mg 0.149mg 15%
Magnesium 9mg 65mg 13%
Sodium 314mg 6mg 13%
Calories 350kcal 102kcal 12%
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 10%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 9%
Fiber 0g 2.1g 8%
Starch 0.35g 16.23g 7%
Phosphorus 107mg 148mg 6%
Selenium 8.6µg 5.5µg 6%
Choline 27.2mg 5%
Calcium 97mg 47mg 5%
Protein 6.15g 3.8g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.113mg 4%
Carbs 5.52g 18.69g 4%
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.19mg 4%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.86mg 3%
Folate 9µg 22µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.235mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.015mg 1%
Net carbs 5.52g 16.59g N/A
Potassium 132mg 135mg 0%
Sugar 3.76g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese 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
21%
Cream cheese
5%
Amaranth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
43%
Amaranth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.213g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)

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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.