Guava vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between guava and amaranth
- Guava has more fiber, copper, potassium, and folate, while amaranth has more manganese, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, selenium, and zinc.
- Amaranth's daily need coverage for manganese is 31% higher.
- Amaranth contains 3 times less potassium than guava. Guava contains 417mg of potassium, while amaranth contains 135mg.
- Guava has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of guava is 31, while the glycemic index of amaranth is 97.
The food types used in this comparison are Guavas, common, raw 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +208.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +54.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +195.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +161.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +707.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +273.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +270% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +469.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +816.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +284.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +346.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +361.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +122.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +79.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +66.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.5% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 228.3mg | 254% | |
| Manganese | 0.15mg | 0.854mg | 31% |
| Iron | 0.26mg | 2.1mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 148mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 2.1g | 13% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 65mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 5.5µg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.23mg | 0.149mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.451mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 417mg | 135mg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Folate | 49µg | 22µg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.86mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.084mg | 0.235mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.015mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.73mg | 0.19mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 31µg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.401g | 3% | |
| Protein | 2.55g | 3.8g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 68kcal | 102kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.95g | 1.58g | 1% |
| Carbs | 14.32g | 18.69g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.92g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 8.92g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.087g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.093mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.171mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.072mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.022mg | 0% |
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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
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Guava is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Guava is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Guava 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 - 8.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals