Kumquat vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between kumquat and amaranth
- Kumquat has more fiber and vitamin B2, while amaranth has more manganese, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, selenium, zinc, copper, and vitamin B6.
- Amaranth's daily need coverage for manganese is 31% higher.
- Amaranth contains 4 times less vitamin B2 than kumquat. Kumquat contains 0.09mg of vitamin B2, while amaranth contains 0.022mg.
- Kumquat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of kumquat is 67, while the glycemic index of amaranth is 97.
The food types used in this comparison are Kumquats, 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 CalciumCalcium | +31.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +225% |
| Contains more IronIron | +144.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +56.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +405.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +678.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +532.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +146.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +309.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +82.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +213.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +29.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin C | 43.9mg | 49% | |
| Manganese | 0.135mg | 0.854mg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 19mg | 148mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 6.5g | 2.1g | 18% |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 2.1mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 65mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 5.5µg | 10% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.113mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.095mg | 0.149mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.86mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.022mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.208mg | 4% | |
| Protein | 1.88g | 3.8g | 4% |
| Choline | 8.4mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.015mg | 2% |
| Calories | 71kcal | 102kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 186mg | 135mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 47mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.429mg | 0.235mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 15.9g | 18.69g | 1% |
| Folate | 17µg | 22µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.86g | 1.58g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.171g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 9.4g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.36g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 10mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.103g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +102.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +83.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +51% |
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