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Potato vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Potato and Amaranth grain?

  • Potato is richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B3, yet Amaranth grain is richer in Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Magnesium.
  • Amaranth grain's daily need coverage for Manganese is 28% higher.
  • Potato has 6 times more Vitamin B3 than Amaranth grain. Potato has 1.41mg of Vitamin B3, while Amaranth grain has 0.235mg.

We used Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt 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 +296.3%
Contains more Calcium +213.3%
Contains more Iron +94.4%
Contains more Magnesium +132.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +111.4%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +138.9%
Contains more Copper +26.3%
Contains more Manganese +290%
Contains more Selenium +1275%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Potassium +296.3%
Contains more Calcium +213.3%
Contains more Iron +94.4%
Contains more Magnesium +132.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +111.4%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +138.9%
Contains more Copper +26.3%
Contains more Manganese +290%
Contains more Selenium +1275%

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.
Potato
11
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175.2%
Contains more Folate +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +375%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 0% 5%
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 +326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175.2%
Contains more Folate +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +375%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +13.2%
Contains more Other +72.7%
Contains more Protein +52%
Contains more Fats +1115.4%
Equal in Water - 75.16
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 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 +13.2%
Contains more Other +72.7%
Contains more Protein +52%
Contains more Fats +1115.4%
Equal in Water - 75.16

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 16.23
94% 2% 2% 2%
Starch: 17.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.44 g
Fructose: 0.34 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 +∞%
Equal in Starch - 16.23

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato 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 Potato Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 18.95g 16.59g Potato
Protein 2.5g 3.8g Amaranth grain
Fats 0.13g 1.58g Amaranth grain
Carbs 21.15g 18.69g Potato
Calories 93kcal 102kcal Amaranth grain
Starch 17.27g 16.23g Potato
Fructose 0.34g Potato
Sugar 1.18g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.2g 2.1g Potato
Calcium 15mg 47mg Amaranth grain
Iron 1.08mg 2.1mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 28mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 70mg 148mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 535mg 135mg Potato
Sodium 10mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.36mg 0.86mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.118mg 0.149mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.219mg 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 0.4µg 5.5µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 10IU Potato
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Potato
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin C 9.6mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.015mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.022mg Potato
Vitamin B3 1.41mg 0.235mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.376mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.113mg Potato
Folate 28µg 22µg Potato
Vitamin K 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.025mg Potato
Threonine 0.081mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.08mg Potato
Leucine 0.119mg Potato
Lysine 0.13mg Potato
Methionine 0.038mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.099mg Potato
Valine 0.125mg Potato
Histidine 0.042mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.034g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g Potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g Potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato 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%
Potato
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Potato
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato
Potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
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 - 0.034g)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/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.