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Carrot vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Carrot and Amaranth grain?

  • Carrot is richer in Potassium, yet Amaranth grain is richer in Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Copper, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Amaranth grain's daily need coverage for Manganese is 31% higher.
  • Carrot has 4 times more Vitamin B3 than Amaranth grain. Carrot has 0.983mg of Vitamin B3, while Amaranth grain has 0.235mg.

We used Carrots, raw and Amaranth grain, cooked 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 Potassium +137%
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%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Potassium +137%
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%

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.
Carrot
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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%
Contains more Folate +15.8%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Folate +15.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +1035%
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
100%
Starch: 16.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +1035%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Carrot Amaranth grain
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 Carrot Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 6.78g 16.59g Amaranth grain
Protein 0.93g 3.8g Amaranth grain
Fats 0.24g 1.58g Amaranth grain
Carbs 9.58g 18.69g Amaranth grain
Calories 41kcal 102kcal Amaranth grain
Starch 1.43g 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fructose 0.55g Carrot
Sugar 4.74g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.8g 2.1g Carrot
Calcium 33mg 47mg Amaranth grain
Iron 0.3mg 2.1mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 12mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 35mg 148mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 320mg 135mg Carrot
Sodium 69mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.24mg 0.86mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.045mg 0.149mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.143mg 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 0.1µg 5.5µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 16706IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 835µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.66mg 0.19mg Carrot
Vitamin C 5.9mg Carrot
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.015mg Carrot
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.022mg Carrot
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 0.235mg Carrot
Vitamin B5 0.273mg Carrot
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.113mg Carrot
Folate 19µg 22µg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carrot Amaranth grain
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
98%
Carrot
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
43%
Amaranth grain

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