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Amaranth grain vs. Groat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Amaranth grain and Groat

  • The amount of Copper, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Manganese, Zinc, Potassium, and Vitamin B6 in Groat is higher than in Amaranth grain.
  • Groat covers your daily Copper needs 106% more than Amaranth grain.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Buckwheat.

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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 +161.1%
Contains more Magnesium +255.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.5%
Contains more Potassium +240.7%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +179.1%
Contains more Copper +638.3%
Contains more Manganese +52.2%
Contains more Selenium +50.9%
Equal in Iron - 2.2
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 6% 83% 166% 149% 41% 1% 66% 367% 170% 46%
Contains more Calcium +161.1%
Contains more Magnesium +255.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.5%
Contains more Potassium +240.7%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +179.1%
Contains more Copper +638.3%
Contains more Manganese +52.2%
Contains more Selenium +50.9%
Equal in Iron - 2.2

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.
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Groat
Contains more Vitamin B1 +573.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1831.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2887.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.8%
Contains more Folate +36.4%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 99% 132% 74% 49% 23% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +573.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1831.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2887.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.8%
Contains more Folate +36.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +670.9%
Contains more Protein +248.7%
Contains more Fats +115.2%
Contains more Carbs +282.6%
Contains more Other +172.7%
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
13% 3% 72% 10% 2%
Protein: 13.25 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 71.5 g
Water: 9.75 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more Water +670.9%
Contains more Protein +248.7%
Contains more Fats +115.2%
Contains more Carbs +282.6%
Contains more Other +172.7%

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 Groat
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Groat Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 61.5g Groat
Protein 3.8g 13.25g Groat
Fats 1.58g 3.4g Groat
Carbs 18.69g 71.5g Groat
Calories 102kcal 343kcal Groat
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 10g Groat
Calcium 47mg 18mg Amaranth grain
Iron 2.1mg 2.2mg Groat
Magnesium 65mg 231mg Groat
Phosphorus 148mg 347mg Groat
Potassium 135mg 460mg Groat
Sodium 6mg 1mg Groat
Zinc 0.86mg 2.4mg Groat
Copper 0.149mg 1.1mg Groat
Manganese 0.854mg 1.3mg Groat
Selenium 5.5µg 8.3µg Groat
Vitamin E 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.101mg Groat
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.425mg Groat
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 7.02mg Groat
Vitamin B5 1.233mg Groat
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.21mg Groat
Folate 22µg 30µg Groat
Tryptophan 0.192mg Groat
Threonine 0.506mg Groat
Isoleucine 0.498mg Groat
Leucine 0.832mg Groat
Lysine 0.672mg Groat
Methionine 0.172mg Groat
Phenylalanine 0.52mg Groat
Valine 0.678mg Groat
Histidine 0.309mg Groat
Saturated Fat 0.741g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 1.04g Groat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g Groat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Amaranth grain Groat
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
33%
Groat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
109%
Groat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Groat
Groat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Groat
Groat is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Groat
Groat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Groat
Groat is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 0.741g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Groat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170286/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.