Pizza vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pizza and amaranth
- Pizza has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, folate, calcium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus, while amaranth has more manganese and magnesium.
- Pizza's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 31% higher.
- Amaranth contains 100 times less sodium than pizza. Pizza contains 598mg of sodium, while amaranth contains 6mg.
- Pizza has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pizza is 60, while the glycemic index of amaranth is 97.
The food types used in this comparison are Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust 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 | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +261.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +170.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +137.2% |
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 | +336.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +786.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1527.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +322.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +41.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +199.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +513.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +78.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +214.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +74.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +66.1% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.015mg | 31% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 5.5µg | 26% |
| Sodium | 598mg | 6mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.825mg | 0.235mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.36mg | 0.854mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 4.465g | 20% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 18% | |
| Folate | 93µg | 22µg | 18% |
| Protein | 11.39g | 3.8g | 15% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 47mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.022mg | 13% |
| Fats | 9.69g | 1.58g | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.681g | 11% | |
| Phosphorus | 216mg | 148mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 65mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 8% | |
| Calories | 266kcal | 102kcal | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.608g | 7% | |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin K | 6.7µg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.48mg | 2.1mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 33.33g | 18.69g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.149mg | 5% |
| Starch | 26.95g | 16.23g | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.34mg | 0.86mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.83mg | 0.19mg | 4% |
| Choline | 16.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.113mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 2.1g | 1% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Potassium | 172mg | 135mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.03g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.58g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.241g | N/A | |
| Threonine | 0.41mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.139mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.77mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.264mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.664mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.72mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.355mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.175g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.367g | N/A |
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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?
Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 592mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.465g)