Sweet roll vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sweet roll and amaranth different?
- Sweet roll is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, and vitamin E, while amaranth is higher in manganese, magnesium, and phosphorus.
- Sweet roll covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 26% more than amaranth.
- Sweet roll contains 51 times more sodium than amaranth. Sweet roll contains 304mg of sodium, while amaranth contains 6mg.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index (97) than sweet roll (40).
Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins 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 | +53.2% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +209.1% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +282.4% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +31.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +69.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +45.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +94.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -98% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +184.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +947.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2060% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1104.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +914.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +227.3% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.2 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
50.9 g
Water:
24.8 g
Other:
1.7 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +938% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +172.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +120.8% |
Contains more WaterWater | +203.1% |
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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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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Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Polyunsaturated fat | 7.473g | 50% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.324mg | 0.015mg | 26% |
Manganese | 0.3mg | 0.854mg | 24% |
Fats | 16.4g | 1.58g | 23% |
Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% | |
Selenium | 17µg | 5.5µg | 21% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.265mg | 0.022mg | 19% |
Saturated fat | 3.079g | 14% | |
Calories | 372kcal | 102kcal | 14% |
Sodium | 304mg | 6mg | 13% |
Folate | 72µg | 22µg | 13% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.384mg | 0.235mg | 13% |
Monounsaturated fat | 4.797g | 12% | |
Vitamin E | 1.99mg | 0.19mg | 12% |
Carbs | 50.9g | 18.69g | 11% |
Magnesium | 17mg | 65mg | 11% |
Phosphorus | 76mg | 148mg | 10% |
Choline | 41.3mg | 8% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.406mg | 8% | |
Vitamin A | 62µg | 7% | |
Copper | 0.088mg | 0.149mg | 7% |
Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
Iron | 1.6mg | 2.1mg | 6% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 6% | |
Protein | 6.2g | 3.8g | 5% |
Vitamin K | 4.4µg | 4% | |
Calcium | 72mg | 47mg | 3% |
Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.86mg | 2% |
Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% | |
Fiber | 2.4g | 2.1g | 1% |
Potassium | 111mg | 135mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 48.5g | 16.59g | N/A |
Sugar | 31.73g | N/A | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.074mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.211mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.259mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.458mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.243mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.3mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.291mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | 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
35%

43%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Sweet roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is cheaper?

Sweet roll is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Sweet roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.079g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals