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Amaranth grain vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Amaranth grain and Bell pepper

  • Amaranth grain has more Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Selenium, Copper, and Zinc, however, Bell pepper is higher in Vitamin B6.
  • Amaranth grain covers your daily Manganese needs 32% more than Bell pepper.

Food varieties used in this article are Amaranth grain, cooked and Peppers, sweet, green, raw.

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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 +370%
Contains more Iron +517.6%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +640%
Contains more Zinc +561.5%
Contains more Copper +125.8%
Contains more Manganese +600%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +29.6%
Contains less Sodium -50%
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 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Contains more Calcium +370%
Contains more Iron +517.6%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +640%
Contains more Zinc +561.5%
Contains more Copper +125.8%
Contains more Manganese +600%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +29.6%
Contains less Sodium -50%

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 Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin E +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.2%
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 23% 8% 0% 268% 15% 7% 9% 6% 52% 8% 0% 19%
Contains more Folate +120%
Contains more Vitamin E +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +341.9%
Contains more Fats +829.4%
Contains more Carbs +302.8%
Contains more Other +75%
Contains more Water +24.9%
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +341.9%
Contains more Fats +829.4%
Contains more Carbs +302.8%
Contains more Other +75%
Contains more Water +24.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
100%
Starch: 16.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
5% 49% 47%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.11 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 1.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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 Bell pepper
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Bell pepper Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 2.94g Amaranth grain
Protein 3.8g 0.86g Amaranth grain
Fats 1.58g 0.17g Amaranth grain
Carbs 18.69g 4.64g Amaranth grain
Calories 102kcal 20kcal Amaranth grain
Starch 16.23g 0g Amaranth grain
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.4g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 1.7g Amaranth grain
Calcium 47mg 10mg Amaranth grain
Iron 2.1mg 0.34mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 65mg 10mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 20mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 135mg 175mg Bell pepper
Sodium 6mg 3mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.86mg 0.13mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.149mg 0.066mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.854mg 0.122mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 0µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 370IU Bell pepper
Vitamin A RAE 18µg Bell pepper
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.37mg Bell pepper
Vitamin C 80.4mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.057mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.028mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 0.48mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B5 0.099mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.224mg Bell pepper
Folate 22µg 10µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin K 7.4µg Bell pepper
Tryptophan 0.012mg Bell pepper
Threonine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Isoleucine 0.024mg Bell pepper
Leucine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Lysine 0.039mg Bell pepper
Methionine 0.007mg Bell pepper
Phenylalanine 0.092mg Bell pepper
Valine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Histidine 0.01mg Bell pepper
Saturated Fat 0.058g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g Bell pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g Bell pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Bell pepper
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
34%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
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?
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. Bell pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170427/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.