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Raisin vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Raisin and Amaranth grain

  • Raisin has more Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Fiber, however, Amaranth grain is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Amaranth grain covers your daily Manganese needs 24% more than Raisin.
  • Amaranth grain has 7 times less Vitamin B1 than Raisin. Raisin has 0.106mg of Vitamin B1, while Amaranth grain has 0.015mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Raisins, seedless 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 +454.8%
Contains more Copper +113.4%
Contains more Iron +11.7%
Contains more Magnesium +103.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.5%
Contains less Sodium -45.5%
Contains more Zinc +290.9%
Contains more Manganese +185.6%
Contains more Selenium +816.7%
Equal in Calcium - 47
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 71% 23% 44% 67% 2% 6% 106% 39% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Potassium +454.8%
Contains more Copper +113.4%
Contains more Iron +11.7%
Contains more Magnesium +103.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.5%
Contains less Sodium -45.5%
Contains more Zinc +290.9%
Contains more Manganese +185.6%
Contains more Selenium +816.7%
Equal in Calcium - 47

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.
Raisin
10
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +606.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +468.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +226%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54%
Contains more Vitamin E +58.3%
Contains more Folate +340%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 8% 27% 29% 15% 6% 41% 4% 0% 9%
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 +606.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +468.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +226%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54%
Contains more Vitamin E +58.3%
Contains more Folate +340%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +323.6%
Contains more Other +141.6%
Contains more Protein +23.8%
Contains more Fats +243.5%
Contains more Water +387.1%
3% 79% 15% 2%
Protein: 3.07 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 79.18 g
Water: 15.43 g
Other: 1.86 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 +323.6%
Contains more Other +141.6%
Contains more Protein +23.8%
Contains more Fats +243.5%
Contains more Water +387.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +501.1%
4% 46% 49%
Starch: 2.7 g
Sucrose: 0.45 g
Glucose: 27.75 g
Fructose: 29.68 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 +501.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Raisin 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Raisin Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 75.48g 16.59g Raisin
Protein 3.07g 3.8g Amaranth grain
Fats 0.46g 1.58g Amaranth grain
Carbs 79.18g 18.69g Raisin
Calories 299kcal 102kcal Raisin
Starch 2.7g 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fructose 29.68g Raisin
Sugar 59.19g Amaranth grain
Fiber 3.7g 2.1g Raisin
Calcium 50mg 47mg Raisin
Iron 1.88mg 2.1mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 32mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 101mg 148mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 749mg 135mg Raisin
Sodium 11mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.22mg 0.86mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.318mg 0.149mg Raisin
Manganese 0.299mg 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 0.6µg 5.5µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin C 2.3mg Raisin
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.015mg Raisin
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.022mg Raisin
Vitamin B3 0.766mg 0.235mg Raisin
Vitamin B5 0.095mg Raisin
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.113mg Raisin
Folate 5µg 22µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin K 3.5µg Raisin
Tryptophan 0.05mg Raisin
Threonine 0.077mg Raisin
Isoleucine 0.057mg Raisin
Leucine 0.096mg Raisin
Lysine 0.084mg Raisin
Methionine 0.021mg Raisin
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Raisin
Valine 0.083mg Raisin
Histidine 0.072mg Raisin
Saturated Fat 0.058g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.051g Raisin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.037g Raisin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Raisin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Raisin 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
12%
Raisin
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Raisin
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Raisin
Raisin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Raisin
Raisin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Raisin
Raisin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
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 - 0.058g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Raisin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168165/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.