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Amaranth grain vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Amaranth grain and Carrot?

  • Amaranth grain is richer in Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Copper, Selenium, and Zinc, yet Carrot is richer in Potassium.
  • Amaranth grain's daily need coverage for Manganese is 31% higher.
  • Amaranth grain has 55 times more Selenium than Carrot. Amaranth grain has 5.5µg of Selenium, while Carrot has 0.1µg.

We used Amaranth grain, cooked and Carrots, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +42.4%
Contains more Iron +600%
Contains more Magnesium +441.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +322.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Zinc +258.3%
Contains more Copper +231.1%
Contains more Manganese +497.2%
Contains more Selenium +5400%
Contains more Potassium +137%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Contains more Calcium +42.4%
Contains more Iron +600%
Contains more Magnesium +441.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +322.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Zinc +258.3%
Contains more Copper +231.1%
Contains more Manganese +497.2%
Contains more Selenium +5400%
Contains more Potassium +137%

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.
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Carrot
Contains more Folate +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +318.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 4% 6% 5% 0% 27% 17% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
Contains more Folate +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +318.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +308.6%
Contains more Fats +558.3%
Contains more Carbs +95.1%
Contains more Water +17.5%
Contains more Other +24.7%
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +308.6%
Contains more Fats +558.3%
Contains more Carbs +95.1%
Contains more Water +17.5%
Contains more Other +24.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +1035%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
100%
Starch: 16.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
23% 58% 10% 9%
Starch: 1.43 g
Sucrose: 3.59 g
Glucose: 0.59 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +1035%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Amaranth grain Carrot
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Carrot Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 6.78g Amaranth grain
Protein 3.8g 0.93g Amaranth grain
Fats 1.58g 0.24g Amaranth grain
Carbs 18.69g 9.58g Amaranth grain
Calories 102kcal 41kcal Amaranth grain
Starch 16.23g 1.43g Amaranth grain
Fructose 0.55g Carrot
Sugar 4.74g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 2.8g Carrot
Calcium 47mg 33mg Amaranth grain
Iron 2.1mg 0.3mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 65mg 12mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 35mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 135mg 320mg Carrot
Sodium 6mg 69mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.86mg 0.24mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.149mg 0.045mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.854mg 0.143mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 0.1µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 16706IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 835µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.66mg Carrot
Vitamin C 5.9mg Carrot
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.066mg Carrot
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.058mg Carrot
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 0.983mg Carrot
Vitamin B5 0.273mg Carrot
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.138mg Carrot
Folate 22µg 19µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin K 13.2µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.012mg Carrot
Threonine 0.191mg Carrot
Isoleucine 0.077mg Carrot
Leucine 0.102mg Carrot
Lysine 0.101mg Carrot
Methionine 0.02mg Carrot
Phenylalanine 0.061mg Carrot
Valine 0.069mg Carrot
Histidine 0.04mg Carrot
Saturated Fat 0.037g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g Carrot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g Carrot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Carrot
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
5%
Amaranth grain
98%
Carrot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
12%
Carrot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot
Carrot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is relatively richer in minerals

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Amaranth grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/nutrients
  2. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.