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Amaranth grain vs. Blueberry pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Amaranth grain and Blueberry pie different?

  • Amaranth grain is richer in Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, while Blueberry pie is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Blueberry pie covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 12749% more than Amaranth grain.
  • Amaranth grain contains 8 times more Magnesium than Blueberry pie. Amaranth grain contains 65mg of Magnesium, while Blueberry pie contains 8mg.
  • Amaranth grain is lower in Sodium.

Amaranth grain, cooked and Pie, blueberry, prepared from recipe types were 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 Calcium +571.4%
Contains more Iron +70.7%
Contains more Magnesium +712.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +393.3%
Contains more Potassium +170%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Zinc +330%
Contains more Copper +122.4%
Contains more Manganese +184.7%
Contains more Selenium +34.5%
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% 47% 6% 13% 5% 25% 6% 23% 40% 41%
Contains more Calcium +571.4%
Contains more Iron +70.7%
Contains more Magnesium +712.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +393.3%
Contains more Potassium +170%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Zinc +330%
Contains more Copper +122.4%
Contains more Manganese +184.7%
Contains more Selenium +34.5%

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 B6 +232.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1019900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +408.1%
Equal in Folate - 23
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 3% 0% 0% 3% 38250% 31% 23% 8% 8% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +232.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1019900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +408.1%
Equal in Folate - 23

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +40.7%
Contains more Water +46.8%
Contains more Fats +653.2%
Contains more Carbs +79.2%
Equal in Other - 0.7
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
3% 12% 34% 51%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 11.9 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 51.2 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +40.7%
Contains more Water +46.8%
Contains more Fats +653.2%
Contains more Carbs +79.2%
Equal in Other - 0.7

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 Blueberry pie
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Blueberry pie Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 33.5g Blueberry pie
Protein 3.8g 2.7g Amaranth grain
Fats 1.58g 11.9g Blueberry pie
Carbs 18.69g 33.5g Blueberry pie
Calories 102kcal 245kcal Blueberry pie
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g Amaranth grain
Calcium 47mg 7mg Amaranth grain
Iron 2.1mg 1.23mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 65mg 8mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 30mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 135mg 50mg Amaranth grain
Sodium 6mg 185mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.86mg 0.2mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.149mg 0.067mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.854mg 0.3mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 7.4µg Blueberry pie
Vitamin A 42IU Blueberry pie
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Blueberry pie
Vitamin E 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin C 0.7mg Blueberry pie
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 153mg Blueberry pie
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.132mg Blueberry pie
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 1.194mg Blueberry pie
Vitamin B5 0.124mg Blueberry pie
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.034mg Amaranth grain
Folate 22µg 23µg Blueberry pie
Tryptophan 0.029mg Blueberry pie
Threonine 0.073mg Blueberry pie
Isoleucine 0.09mg Blueberry pie
Leucine 0.179mg Blueberry pie
Lysine 0.057mg Blueberry pie
Methionine 0.046mg Blueberry pie
Phenylalanine 0.127mg Blueberry pie
Valine 0.108mg Blueberry pie
Histidine 0.056mg Blueberry pie
Saturated Fat 2.911g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 5.121g Blueberry pie
Polyunsaturated fat 3.08g Blueberry pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Amaranth grain Blueberry pie
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
3195%
Blueberry pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
20%
Blueberry pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blueberry pie
Blueberry pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Blueberry pie
Blueberry pie is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blueberry pie
Blueberry pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 179mg)
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 - 2.911g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Blueberry pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172779/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.