Rambutan vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between rambutan and amaranth
- Rambutan has more vitamin B3, while amaranth has more manganese, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, vitamin B6, and zinc.
- Amaranth covers your daily need for manganese, 22% more than rambutan.
- Rambutan contains 6 times more vitamin B3 than amaranth. While rambutan contains 1.352mg of vitamin B3, amaranth contains only 0.235mg.
- Rambutan has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of rambutan is 59, while the glycemic index of amaranth is 97.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Rambutan, canned, syrup pack 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 | +828.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +113.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +221.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +500% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +125.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +975% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1544.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +149% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +475.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +465% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +175% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +484.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +652.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +234.8% |
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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 Saturated fat | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.343mg | 0.854mg | 22% |
| Iron | 0.35mg | 2.1mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 9mg | 148mg | 20% |
| Magnesium | 7mg | 65mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 10% | |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.149mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.08mg | 0.86mg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02mg | 0.113mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.352mg | 0.235mg | 7% |
| Protein | 0.65g | 3.8g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 5% | |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 2.1g | 5% |
| Folate | 8µg | 22µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 42mg | 135mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Fats | 0.21g | 1.58g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 20.87g | 18.69g | 1% |
| Calories | 82kcal | 102kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 19.97g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Sodium | 11mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.018mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rambutan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat ( g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.