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Fruitcake vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between fruitcake and amaranth

  • Fruitcake has more fiber and vitamin B2; however, amaranth is richer in manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B6.
  • Amaranth's daily need coverage for manganese is 28% more.
  • Fruitcake contains 5 times more vitamin E than amaranth. Fruitcake contains 0.9mg of vitamin E, while amaranth contains 0.19mg.
  • Amaranth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of amaranth is 97, while the glycemic index of fruitcake is 53.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared 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 11% 9.9% 14% 78% 17% 7.4% 22% 13% 29% 11%
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 +13.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +306.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +198%
Contains more ZincZinc +218.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +184.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +288.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +175%
~equal in Iron ~2.1mg

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 1.7% 2.3% 18% 0% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 1.3% 3.8% 15% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +236.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +145.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~22µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 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 FatsFats +475.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +229.6%
Contains more OtherOther +42.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +31%
Contains more WaterWater +197.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fruitcake 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 Fruitcake Amaranth DV% diff.
Manganese 0.22mg 0.854mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 22%
Carbs 61.6g 18.69g 14%
Phosphorus 52mg 148mg 14%
Fats 9.1g 1.58g 12%
Magnesium 16mg 65mg 12%
Calories 324kcal 102kcal 11%
Copper 0.05mg 0.149mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.2g 11%
Starch 16.23g 7%
Selenium 2µg 5.5µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.022mg 6%
Fiber 3.7g 2.1g 6%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.19mg 5%
Zinc 0.27mg 0.86mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.113mg 5%
Saturated fat 1.048g 5%
Sodium 101mg 6mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 0.235mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.015mg 3%
Choline 8.9mg 2%
Protein 2.9g 3.8g 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Vitamin A 7µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Potassium 153mg 135mg 1%
Calcium 33mg 47mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Folate 20µg 22µg 1%
Net carbs 57.9g 16.59g N/A
Iron 2.07mg 2.1mg 0%
Sugar 27.42g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.102mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 0.206mg 0%
Lysine 0.121mg 0%
Methionine 0.059mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake 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
9%
Fruitcake
5%
Amaranth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
43%
Amaranth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.048g)
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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.