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Condensed milk vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between condensed milk and amaranth?

  • Condensed milk is higher in vitamin B2, calcium, selenium, phosphorus, and potassium, yet amaranth is higher in manganese, iron, copper, magnesium, and fiber.
  • Amaranth's daily need coverage for manganese is 37% more.
  • Condensed milk has 19 times more vitamin B2 than amaranth. While condensed milk has 0.416mg of vitamin B2, amaranth has only 0.022mg.
  • The glycemic index of condensed milk is lower.

We used Milk, canned, condensed, sweetened and Amaranth grain, cooked types 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 19% 85% 33% 7.1% 5% 26% 108% 17% 0.78% 81%
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 +504.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +174.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +169.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more IronIron +1005.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +893.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14133.3%
~equal in Zinc ~0.86mg

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 8.7% 25% 3.2% 3% 23% 96% 3.9% 45% 12% 55% 1.5% 8.3% 49%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1790.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +121.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 9% 54% 27% 2%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 8.7 g
Carbs: 54.4 g
Water: 27.16 g
Other: 1.83 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 +108.2%
Contains more FatsFats +450.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +191.1%
Contains more OtherOther +137.7%
Contains more WaterWater +176.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Condensed milk 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Condensed milk Amaranth DV% diff.
Manganese 0.006mg 0.854mg 37%
Vitamin B2 0.416mg 0.022mg 30%
Saturated fat 5.486g 25%
Calcium 284mg 47mg 24%
Iron 0.19mg 2.1mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0.44µg 18%
Selenium 14.8µg 5.5µg 17%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Copper 0.015mg 0.149mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.75mg 15%
Phosphorus 253mg 148mg 15%
Carbs 54.4g 18.69g 12%
Calories 321kcal 102kcal 11%
Fats 8.7g 1.58g 11%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Magnesium 26mg 65mg 9%
Fiber 0g 2.1g 8%
Vitamin A 74µg 8%
Protein 7.91g 3.8g 8%
Starch 16.23g 7%
Potassium 371mg 135mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.015mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.427g 6%
Sodium 127mg 6mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.113mg 5%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 3%
Folate 11µg 22µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.337g 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Zinc 0.94mg 0.86mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 1%
Net carbs 54.4g 16.59g N/A
Sugar 54.4g N/A
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.19mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 0.235mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.112mg 0%
Threonine 0.357mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.479mg 0%
Leucine 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.627mg 0%
Methionine 0.198mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.382mg 0%
Valine 0.529mg 0%
Histidine 0.214mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Condensed milk 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
26%
Condensed milk
5%
Amaranth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Condensed milk
43%
Amaranth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.486g)
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. Condensed milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171275/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.