Horchata vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between horchata and amaranth
- The amount of manganese, iron, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, selenium, fiber, vitamin B6, and zinc in amaranth is higher than in horchata.
- Amaranth covers your daily manganese needs 37% more than horchata.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of amaranth is 97, while the glycemic index of horchata is 31.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, Horchata, as served in restaurant 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +2066.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +161.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +297.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +7350% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1333.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +886.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +8440% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1275% |
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 EVitamin E | +26.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +564.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +691.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +122.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +62.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +305.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +1539.4% |
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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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.854mg | 37% |
| Iron | 0.01mg | 2.1mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 15mg | 148mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.002mg | 0.149mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 65mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 5.5µg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.1g | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.06mg | 0.86mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.017mg | 0.113mg | 7% |
| Protein | 0.48g | 3.8g | 7% |
| Folate | 22µg | 6% | |
| Starch | 0.99g | 16.23g | 6% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 34mg | 135mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.022mg | 2% |
| Calories | 54kcal | 102kcal | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.55g | 2% | |
| Carbs | 11.52g | 18.69g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.047mg | 0.235mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.71g | 1.58g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.52g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.36g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 14mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.19mg | 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).
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horchata is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Horchata is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat ( g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.