Goat cheese vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are goat cheese and amaranth different?
- Goat cheese is higher in vitamin B2, copper, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B3; however, amaranth is richer in manganese, magnesium, fiber, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for goat cheese is 50% higher.
- Goat cheese contains 69 times more sodium than amaranth. While goat cheese contains 415mg of sodium, amaranth contains only 6mg.
- Goat cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than amaranth (97).
Cheese, goat, semisoft type 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +534% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +278.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +153.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +124.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +818.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +44.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +36.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +380% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2972.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +388.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +88.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1000% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.58 g
Fats:
29.84 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
45.52 g
Other:
2.94 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +467.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1788.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +281.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15475% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +65.1% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 20.639g | 94% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.676mg | 0.022mg | 50% |
| Copper | 0.564mg | 0.149mg | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 407µg | 45% | |
| Fats | 29.84g | 1.58g | 43% |
| Protein | 21.58g | 3.8g | 36% |
| Manganese | 0.093mg | 0.854mg | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 375mg | 148mg | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 298mg | 47mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 415mg | 6mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.808g | 17% | |
| Calories | 364kcal | 102kcal | 13% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 65mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 9% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.1g | 8% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.62mg | 2.1mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 0.12g | 18.69g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.148mg | 0.235mg | 6% |
| Folate | 2µg | 22µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.015mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.709g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.113mg | 4% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Selenium | 3.8µg | 5.5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.66mg | 0.86mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 158mg | 135mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.12g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.12g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.227mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.805mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.893mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.549mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.575mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.859mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.485mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.589mg | 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
32%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goat cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Goat cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Goat cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 409mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.639g)
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.