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Corn vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Corn and Amaranth grain

  • Corn has more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, however, Amaranth grain is richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Magnesium.
  • Amaranth grain covers your daily Manganese needs 30% more than Corn.
  • Amaranth grain has 7 times less Vitamin B3 than Corn. Corn has 1.683mg of Vitamin B3, while Amaranth grain has 0.235mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Amaranth grain, 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 Potassium +61.5%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Calcium +1466.7%
Contains more Iron +366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.2%
Contains more Zinc +38.7%
Contains more Copper +204.1%
Contains more Manganese +411.4%
Contains more Selenium +2650%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 17% 19% 33% 20% 1% 17% 17% 22% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Potassium +61.5%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Calcium +1466.7%
Contains more Iron +366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.2%
Contains more Zinc +38.7%
Contains more Copper +204.1%
Contains more Manganese +411.4%
Contains more Selenium +2650%

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.
Corn
11
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +616.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23%
Contains more Vitamin E +111.1%
Equal in Folate - 22
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 2% 0% 19% 24% 14% 32% 48% 33% 18% 0% 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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +616.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23%
Contains more Vitamin E +111.1%
Equal in Folate - 22

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +12.3%
Contains more Protein +11.4%
Equal in Fats - 1.58
Equal in Water - 75.16
Equal in Other - 0.77
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 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 Carbs +12.3%
Contains more Protein +11.4%
Equal in Fats - 1.58
Equal in Water - 75.16
Equal in Other - 0.77

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +126.4%
61% 23% 7% 7%
Starch: 7.17 g
Sucrose: 2.74 g
Glucose: 0.84 g
Fructose: 0.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.17 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 Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +126.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn Amaranth grain
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 Corn Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 18.58g 16.59g Corn
Protein 3.41g 3.8g Amaranth grain
Fats 1.5g 1.58g Amaranth grain
Carbs 20.98g 18.69g Corn
Calories 96kcal 102kcal Amaranth grain
Starch 7.17g 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fructose 0.79g Corn
Sugar 4.54g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.4g 2.1g Corn
Calcium 3mg 47mg Amaranth grain
Iron 0.45mg 2.1mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 26mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 77mg 148mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 218mg 135mg Corn
Sodium 1mg 6mg Corn
Zinc 0.62mg 0.86mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.049mg 0.149mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.167mg 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 0.2µg 5.5µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 263IU Corn
Vitamin A RAE 13µg Corn
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin C 5.5mg Corn
Vitamin B1 0.093mg 0.015mg Corn
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.022mg Corn
Vitamin B3 1.683mg 0.235mg Corn
Vitamin B5 0.792mg Corn
Vitamin B6 0.139mg 0.113mg Corn
Folate 23µg 22µg Corn
Vitamin K 0.4µg Corn
Tryptophan 0.023mg Corn
Threonine 0.133mg Corn
Isoleucine 0.133mg Corn
Leucine 0.358mg Corn
Lysine 0.141mg Corn
Methionine 0.069mg Corn
Phenylalanine 0.155mg Corn
Valine 0.191mg Corn
Histidine 0.091mg Corn
Saturated Fat 0.197g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.374g Corn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g Corn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn 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
17%
Corn
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Corn
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn
Corn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn
Corn is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn
Corn is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.54g)
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 - 0.197g)
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. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/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.