Millet vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Millet and Amaranth grain
- Millet has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Amaranth grain has more Manganese, Iron, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Amaranth grain is 25% higher.
- Amaranth grain has 7 times less Vitamin B1 than Millet. Millet has 0.106mg of Vitamin B1, while Amaranth grain has 0.015mg.
Food types used in this article are Millet, cooked 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.
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Sodium
-66.7%
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Calcium
+1466.7%
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Iron
+233.3%
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Magnesium
+47.7%
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Phosphorus
+48%
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Potassium
+117.7%
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Manganese
+214%
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Selenium
+511.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.86
Equal in Copper - 0.149
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Sodium
-66.7%
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Calcium
+1466.7%
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Iron
+233.3%
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Magnesium
+47.7%
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Phosphorus
+48%
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Potassium
+117.7%
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Manganese
+214%
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Selenium
+511.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.86
Equal in Copper - 0.149
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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Vitamin B1
+606.7%
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Vitamin B2
+272.7%
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Vitamin B3
+466%
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Vitamin E
+850%
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Folate
+15.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.113
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Vitamin B1
+606.7%
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Vitamin B2
+272.7%
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Vitamin B3
+466%
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Vitamin E
+850%
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Folate
+15.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.113
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+26.6%
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Fats
+58%
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Other
+87.8%
Equal in Protein - 3.8
Equal in Water - 75.16
Protein:
3.51 g
Fats:
1 g
Carbs:
23.67 g
Water:
71.41 g
Other:
0.41 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
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Carbs
+26.6%
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Fats
+58%
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+87.8%
Equal in Protein - 3.8
Equal in Water - 75.16
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 22.37g | 16.59g |
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| Protein | 3.51g | 3.8g |
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| Fats | 1g | 1.58g |
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| Carbs | 23.67g | 18.69g |
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| Calories | 119kcal | 102kcal |
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| Starch | 16.23g |
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| Sugar | 0.13g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 2.1g |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 47mg |
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| Iron | 0.63mg | 2.1mg |
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| Magnesium | 44mg | 65mg |
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| Phosphorus | 100mg | 148mg |
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| Potassium | 62mg | 135mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 6mg |
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| Zinc | 0.91mg | 0.86mg |
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| Copper | 0.161mg | 0.149mg |
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| Manganese | 0.272mg | 0.854mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 5.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 3IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.106mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.082mg | 0.022mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.33mg | 0.235mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.171mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.108mg | 0.113mg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.038mg |
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| Threonine | 0.113mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.148mg |
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| Leucine | 0.446mg |
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| Lysine | 0.067mg |
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| Methionine | 0.07mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg |
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| Valine | 0.184mg |
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| Histidine | 0.075mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.172g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.184g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Millet is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Millet is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.172g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth grain is relatively richer in minerals