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Almonds vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between almonds and amaranth

  • The amount of vitamin E, copper, vitamin B2, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, calcium, vitamin B3, and zinc in almonds is higher than in amaranth.
  • Almonds cover your daily need for vitamin E, 170% more than amaranth.
  • Almonds contain 52 times more vitamin B2 than amaranth. While almonds contain 1.138mg of vitamin B2, amaranth contains only 0.022mg.
  • Almonds have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of almonds is 0, while the glycemic index of amaranth is 97.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, almonds 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 14% 12% 79% 50% 23% 63% 0.78% 111% 30%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +315.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +472.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +443%
Contains more IronIron +76.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +591.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +262.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +225%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +155.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +34.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 3.8% 5.1% 4.4% 0% 26% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13389.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +5072.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1439.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 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 ProteinProtein +456.6%
Contains more FatsFats +3060.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.3%
Contains more OtherOther +284.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1604.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 78% 3% 2%
Starch: 0.72 g
Sucrose: 3.95 g
Glucose: 0.17 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.07 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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +2154.2%
~equal in Lactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almonds Amaranth DV% diff.
Vitamin E 25.63mg 0.19mg 170%
Copper 1.031mg 0.149mg 98%
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.022mg 86%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 82%
Monounsaturated fat 31.551g 79%
Fats 49.93g 1.58g 74%
Manganese 2.179mg 0.854mg 58%
Magnesium 270mg 65mg 49%
Phosphorus 481mg 148mg 48%
Fiber 12.5g 2.1g 42%
Protein 21.15g 3.8g 35%
Calories 579kcal 102kcal 24%
Calcium 269mg 47mg 22%
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 0.235mg 21%
Zinc 3.12mg 0.86mg 21%
Iron 3.71mg 2.1mg 20%
Potassium 733mg 135mg 18%
Saturated fat 3.802g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.015mg 16%
Choline 52.1mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 9%
Starch 0.72g 16.23g 6%
Folate 44µg 22µg 6%
Selenium 4.1µg 5.5µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.113mg 2%
Carbs 21.55g 18.69g 1%
Net carbs 9.05g 16.59g N/A
Sugar 4.35g N/A
Sodium 1mg 6mg 0%
Trans fat 0.015g N/A
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0%
Threonine 0.601mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.568mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0%
Valine 0.855mg 0%
Histidine 0.539mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Almonds Amaranth
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
78%
Almonds
5%
Amaranth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almonds
43%
Amaranth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.802g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Almonds
Almonds is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/nutrients
  2. Amaranth - 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.