Soft serve vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are soft serve and amaranth different?
- Soft serve is richer in vitamin B2 and calcium, while amaranth is higher in manganese, iron, copper, magnesium, fiber, and vitamin B6.
- Amaranth covers your daily need for manganese, 37% more than soft serve.
- Soft serve contains 8 times more vitamin B2 than amaranth. Soft serve contains 0.182mg of vitamin B2, while amaranth contains 0.022mg.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index (97) than soft serve (79).
Ice cream, soft serve, chocolate 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 | +178.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +441.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +396.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +65.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16980% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +83.3% |
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 | +221.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +226.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +727.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +147.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +135.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +144.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.1 g
Fats:
13 g
Carbs:
22.2 g
Water:
59.8 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +722.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.7% |
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Protein
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.005mg | 0.854mg | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 7.46g | 34% | |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 2.1mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5µg | 21% | |
| Fats | 13g | 1.58g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 162µg | 18% | |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 65mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.149mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.182mg | 0.022mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.506mg | 10% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.49g | 9% | |
| Calcium | 131mg | 47mg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Fiber | 0.7g | 2.1g | 6% |
| Calories | 222kcal | 102kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 0.113mg | 5% |
| Choline | 26mg | 5% | |
| Selenium | 3µg | 5.5µg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 116mg | 148mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 29IU | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.46g | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.049mg | 0.015mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.52mg | 0.86mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.61mg | 0.19mg | 3% |
| Folate | 9µg | 22µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 61mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 22.2g | 18.69g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.9µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 177mg | 135mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.095mg | 0.235mg | 1% |
| Protein | 4.1g | 3.8g | 1% |
| Caffeine | 2mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 21.5g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.16g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.169mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.215mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.353mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.296mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.091mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.176mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.241mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.099mg | 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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5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soft serve is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Soft serve is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soft serve is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.46g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals