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Amaranth grain vs. Noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Amaranth grain and Noodles

  • Amaranth grain has more Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Copper, however, Noodles is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Noodles's daily need coverage for Selenium is 33% more.
  • Amaranth grain contains 3 times more Magnesium than Noodles. Amaranth grain contains 65mg of Magnesium, while Noodles contains 21mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Noodles, egg, enriched, 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 Calcium +291.7%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Magnesium +209.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.7%
Contains more Potassium +255.3%
Contains more Zinc +32.3%
Contains more Copper +52%
Contains more Manganese +171.1%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Selenium +334.5%
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 4% 56% 15% 33% 4% 1% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Contains more Calcium +291.7%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Magnesium +209.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.7%
Contains more Potassium +255.3%
Contains more Zinc +32.3%
Contains more Copper +52%
Contains more Manganese +171.1%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Selenium +334.5%

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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Noodles
Contains more Vitamin E +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1826.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +518.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +783.8%
Contains more Folate +281.8%
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 2% 4% 3% 0% 73% 32% 39% 16% 11% 63% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1826.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +518.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +783.8%
Contains more Folate +281.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +11%
Contains more Other +54%
Contains more Protein +19.5%
Contains more Fats +31%
Contains more Carbs +34.6%
Equal in Water - 67.73
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Water +11%
Contains more Other +54%
Contains more Protein +19.5%
Contains more Fats +31%
Contains more Carbs +34.6%
Equal in Water - 67.73

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
100%
Starch: 16.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
10% 17% 73%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.3 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Noodles Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 23.96g Noodles
Protein 3.8g 4.54g Noodles
Fats 1.58g 2.07g Noodles
Carbs 18.69g 25.16g Noodles
Calories 102kcal 138kcal Noodles
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Sugar 0.4g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 1.2g Amaranth grain
Calcium 47mg 12mg Amaranth grain
Iron 2.1mg 1.47mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 65mg 21mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 76mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 135mg 38mg Amaranth grain
Sodium 6mg 5mg Noodles
Zinc 0.86mg 0.65mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.149mg 0.098mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.854mg 0.315mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 23.9µg Noodles
Vitamin A 21IU Noodles
Vitamin A RAE 6µg Noodles
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.17mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin D 4IU Noodles
Vitamin D 0.1µg Noodles
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.289mg Noodles
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.136mg Noodles
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 2.077mg Noodles
Vitamin B5 0.263mg Noodles
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.046mg Amaranth grain
Folate 22µg 84µg Noodles
Vitamin B12 0.09µg Noodles
Tryptophan 0.043mg Noodles
Threonine 0.138mg Noodles
Isoleucine 0.19mg Noodles
Leucine 0.365mg Noodles
Lysine 0.137mg Noodles
Methionine 0.086mg Noodles
Phenylalanine 0.24mg Noodles
Valine 0.22mg Noodles
Histidine 0.121mg Noodles
Cholesterol 29mg Amaranth grain
Trans Fat 0.029g Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 0.419g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.581g Noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g Noodles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Noodles
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
21%
Noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
33%
Noodles

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Noodles
Noodles is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Noodles
Noodles is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.419g)
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. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/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.