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Amaranth grain vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Amaranth grain and Artichoke different?

  • Amaranth grain is higher in Manganese, Iron, Selenium, and Phosphorus, however, Artichoke is richer in Fiber, Folate, Copper, Potassium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Amaranth grain is 26% higher.
  • Amaranth grain contains 28 times more Selenium than Artichoke. While Amaranth grain contains 5.5µg of Selenium, Artichoke contains only 0.2µg.

Amaranth grain, cooked and Artichokes, (globe or french), raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Iron +64.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Contains more Zinc +75.5%
Contains more Manganese +233.6%
Contains more Selenium +2650%
Contains more Potassium +174.1%
Contains more Copper +55%
Equal in Calcium - 44
Equal in Magnesium - 60
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 48% 43% 39% 33% 13% 14% 77% 34% 2%
Contains more Iron +64.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Contains more Zinc +75.5%
Contains more Manganese +233.6%
Contains more Selenium +2650%
Contains more Potassium +174.1%
Contains more Copper +55%
Equal in Calcium - 44
Equal in Magnesium - 60

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 B1 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +345.1%
Contains more Folate +209.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.19
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.116
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 0% 39% 18% 16% 20% 21% 27% 51% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +345.1%
Contains more Folate +209.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.19
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.116

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +16.2%
Contains more Fats +953.3%
Contains more Carbs +77.8%
Contains more Water +13%
Contains more Other +46.8%
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Protein +16.2%
Contains more Fats +953.3%
Contains more Carbs +77.8%
Contains more Water +13%
Contains more Other +46.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Amaranth grain Artichoke
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 Amaranth grain Artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 5.11g Amaranth grain
Protein 3.8g 3.27g Amaranth grain
Fats 1.58g 0.15g Amaranth grain
Carbs 18.69g 10.51g Amaranth grain
Calories 102kcal 47kcal Amaranth grain
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Sugar 0.99g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 5.4g Artichoke
Calcium 47mg 44mg Amaranth grain
Iron 2.1mg 1.28mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 65mg 60mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 90mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 135mg 370mg Artichoke
Sodium 6mg 94mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.86mg 0.49mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.149mg 0.231mg Artichoke
Manganese 0.854mg 0.256mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 0.2µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 13IU Artichoke
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Artichoke
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.19mg
Vitamin C 11.7mg Artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.072mg Artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.066mg Artichoke
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 1.046mg Artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.338mg Artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.116mg Artichoke
Folate 22µg 68µg Artichoke
Vitamin K 14.8µg Artichoke
Saturated Fat 0.036g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g Artichoke
Polyunsaturated fat 0.064g Artichoke

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Amaranth grain Artichoke
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
5%
Amaranth grain
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Artichoke
Artichoke is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Artichoke
Artichoke is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
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 - 0.036g)
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. Amaranth grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/nutrients
  2. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/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.