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Wheat gluten vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Wheat gluten and Amaranth grain

  • Wheat gluten has more Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Calcium, however, Amaranth grain has more Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Wheat gluten is 62% higher.
  • Amaranth grain has 3 times less Calcium than Wheat gluten. Wheat gluten has 142mg of Calcium, while Amaranth grain has 47mg.

Food types used in this article are Vital wheat gluten 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 Calcium +202.1%
Contains more Iron +147.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.7%
Contains more Copper +22.1%
Contains more Selenium +621.8%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Potassium +35%
Contains less Sodium -79.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.86
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Calcium +202.1%
Contains more Iron +147.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.7%
Contains more Copper +22.1%
Contains more Selenium +621.8%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Potassium +35%
Contains less Sodium -79.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.86

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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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1877.9%
Contains more Fats +17.1%
Contains more Other +29.9%
Contains more Carbs +35.5%
Contains more Water +816.6%
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 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 Protein +1877.9%
Contains more Fats +17.1%
Contains more Other +29.9%
Contains more Carbs +35.5%
Contains more Water +816.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wheat gluten Amaranth grain
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 16.59g Amaranth grain
Protein 75.16g 3.8g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 1.58g Wheat gluten
Carbs 13.79g 18.69g Amaranth grain
Calories 370kcal 102kcal Wheat gluten
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fiber 0.6g 2.1g Amaranth grain
Calcium 142mg 47mg Wheat gluten
Iron 5.2mg 2.1mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 25mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 260mg 148mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 100mg 135mg Amaranth grain
Sodium 29mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.85mg 0.86mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.182mg 0.149mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 39.7µg 5.5µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin E 0mg 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.015mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.022mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.235mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.113mg Amaranth grain
Folate 0µg 22µg Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 0.272g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g Wheat gluten
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g Wheat gluten

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Wheat gluten 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
0%
Wheat gluten
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
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 - 0.272g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.