Papadum vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between papadum and amaranth
- Papadum has more copper, iron, fiber, folate, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, potassium, and zinc than amaranth.
- Papadum's daily need coverage for copper is 94% more.
- Papadum contains 291 times more sodium than amaranth. Papadum contains 1745mg of sodium, while amaranth contains 6mg.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of amaranth is 97, while the glycemic index of papadum is 46.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Papad 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 | +316.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +204.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +640.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +271.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +569.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +295.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +160.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +82.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +1746.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1072.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +526.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +152.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +895.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +280% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +572.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +105.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +220.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +916.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2053.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.998mg | 0.149mg | 94% |
| Sodium | 1745mg | 6mg | 76% |
| Iron | 7.8mg | 2.1mg | 71% |
| Fiber | 18.6g | 2.1g | 66% |
| Magnesium | 271mg | 65mg | 49% |
| Folate | 219µg | 22µg | 49% |
| Protein | 25.56g | 3.8g | 44% |
| Phosphorus | 385mg | 148mg | 34% |
| Manganese | 1.562mg | 0.854mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 1000mg | 135mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 3.4mg | 0.86mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.277mg | 0.015mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.917mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.258mg | 0.022mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 59.87g | 18.69g | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.285mg | 0.113mg | 13% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 102kcal | 13% |
| Calcium | 143mg | 47mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.472mg | 0.235mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.148g | 8% | |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.084g | 5% | |
| Selenium | 8.3µg | 5.5µg | 5% |
| Fats | 3.25g | 1.58g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.532g | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 13µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 41.27g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Choline | 0.4mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.266mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.886mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.303mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.115mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.695mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.372mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.491mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.434mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.715mg | 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 is lower in glycemic index?
Papadum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Papadum is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Papadum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Papadum is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 1739mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.084g)