Pumpkin pie vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pumpkin pie and amaranth different?
- Pumpkin pie is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3, while amaranth is higher in manganese, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus.
- Amaranth covers your daily need for manganese, 27% more than pumpkin pie.
- Pumpkin pie contains 40 times more sodium than amaranth. Pumpkin pie contains 239mg of sodium, while amaranth contains 6mg.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index (97) than pumpkin pie (59).
Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and Amaranth grain, cooked types were used in this article.
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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 | +36.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +364.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +133.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +120.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +82.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +276.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1080% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +463.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +371.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +18.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +79.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
9.75 g
Carbs:
34.83 g
Water:
50.39 g
Other:
1.13 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +517.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +86.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +49.2% |
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Protein
~3.8g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
10.73 g
Sucrose:
9.3 g
Glucose:
3.78 g
Fructose:
2.85 g
Lactose:
2 g
Maltose:
0.95 g
Galactose:
0.01 g
Starch:
16.23 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +51.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 448µg | 50% | |
| Manganese | 0.227mg | 0.854mg | 27% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 2.1mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.35µg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.177mg | 0.015mg | 14% |
| Fats | 9.75g | 1.58g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.6g | 12% | |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 65mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.77g | 12% | |
| Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 11% | |
| Phosphorus | 81mg | 148mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 239mg | 6mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.988g | 9% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.452mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.124mg | 0.022mg | 8% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 7% | |
| Calories | 243kcal | 102kcal | 7% |
| Carbs | 34.83g | 18.69g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.107mg | 0.235mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.113mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.85g | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.76mg | 0.19mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.86mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 47mg | 2% |
| Starch | 10.73g | 16.23g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 2.1g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 26µg | 22µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 167mg | 135mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.9g | 3.8g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 33.03g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 18.88g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.148mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 5.4µg | 5.5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.158mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.297mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.249mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.211mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 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).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin pie is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.988g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals