Cocoa bean vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cocoa bean and amaranth different?
- Cocoa bean is higher than amaranth in copper, iron, manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, vitamin B2, and selenium.
- Cocoa bean covers your daily need for copper, 384% more than amaranth.
- Cocoa bean contains 21 times more vitamin B2 than amaranth. Cocoa bean contains 0.46mg of vitamin B2, while amaranth contains 0.022mg.
Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali and Amaranth grain, cooked types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +632.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +136.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1758.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +639% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2320.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +640.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +391.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +337.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +140% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +633.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1990.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +921.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +45.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +90% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.1 g
Fats:
13.1 g
Carbs:
58.3 g
Water:
2.7 g
Other:
7.8 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +376.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +729.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +211.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +913% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2683.7% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 3.607mg | 0.149mg | 384% |
| Iron | 15.52mg | 2.1mg | 168% |
| Manganese | 3.737mg | 0.854mg | 125% |
| Fiber | 29.8g | 2.1g | 111% |
| Magnesium | 476mg | 65mg | 98% |
| Phosphorus | 728mg | 148mg | 83% |
| Potassium | 2509mg | 135mg | 70% |
| Zinc | 6.37mg | 0.86mg | 50% |
| Saturated fat | 7.76g | 35% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.46mg | 0.022mg | 34% |
| Protein | 18.1g | 3.8g | 29% |
| Caffeine | 78mg | 20% | |
| Fats | 13.1g | 1.58g | 18% |
| Selenium | 13.2µg | 5.5µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.4mg | 0.235mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 58.3g | 18.69g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.39g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.015mg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Calories | 220kcal | 102kcal | 6% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 47mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.254mg | 5% | |
| Folate | 32µg | 22µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.42g | 3% | |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 19mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 28.5g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.76g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.118mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.271mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.716mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.701mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.097mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.907mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.869mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.086mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.312mg | 0% |
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
343%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa bean is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa bean 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 - 1.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.76g)