Milkshake vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between milkshake and amaranth
- Milkshake has more vitamin B2 and calcium, while amaranth has more manganese, iron, magnesium, copper, fiber, selenium, and vitamin B6.
- Amaranth covers your daily need for manganese, 37% more than milkshake.
- Milkshake contains 9 times more vitamin B2 than amaranth. While milkshake contains 0.195mg of vitamin B2, amaranth contains only 0.022mg.
- Milkshake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of milkshake is 27, while the glycemic index of amaranth is 97.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Milk shakes, thick vanilla 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 | +210.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +441.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2000% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +192.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +120.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6000% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +139.1% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +786.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +61% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +169% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +214.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +91.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.2% |
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Protein
~3.8g
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Carbs
~18.69g
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Water
~75.16g
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 |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.854mg | 37% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 2.1mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.52µg | 22% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.022mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 65mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.149mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 146mg | 47mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.886g | 9% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.1g | 8% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.368mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 48IU | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 6% | |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 5.5µg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 148mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.113mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.86mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 6mg | 4% |
| Folate | 7µg | 22µg | 4% |
| Choline | 14.3mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 25µg | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.875g | 2% | |
| Fats | 3.03g | 1.58g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.113g | 1% | |
| Calories | 112kcal | 102kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.146mg | 0.235mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 183mg | 135mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.86g | 3.8g | 0% |
| Carbs | 17.75g | 18.69g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.75g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 17.75g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.234mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.378mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.186mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.105mg | 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
18%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkshake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milkshake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.886g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals