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Amaranth grain vs. Brie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Amaranth grain and Brie different?

  • Amaranth grain is richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, and Magnesium, while Brie is higher in Vitamin B2, Selenium, Zinc, Calcium, and Folate.
  • Brie covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 38% more than Amaranth grain.
  • Amaranth grain contains 25 times more Manganese than Brie. Amaranth grain contains 0.854mg of Manganese, while Brie contains 0.034mg.
  • Amaranth grain is lower in Sodium.

Amaranth grain, cooked and Cheese, brie 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 Iron +320%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +684.2%
Contains more Manganese +2411.8%
Contains more Calcium +291.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +27%
Contains more Potassium +12.6%
Contains more Zinc +176.7%
Contains more Selenium +163.6%
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 56% 19% 15% 81% 14% 83% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Iron +320%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +684.2%
Contains more Manganese +2411.8%
Contains more Calcium +291.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +27%
Contains more Potassium +12.6%
Contains more Zinc +176.7%
Contains more Selenium +163.6%

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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Brie
Contains more Vitamin E +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108%
Contains more Folate +195.5%
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 36% 5% 15% 0% 18% 120% 8% 42% 55% 49% 207% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108%
Contains more Folate +195.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +4053.3%
Contains more Water +55.2%
Contains more Protein +446.1%
Contains more Fats +1651.9%
Contains more Other +250.6%
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Carbs +4053.3%
Contains more Water +55.2%
Contains more Protein +446.1%
Contains more Fats +1651.9%
Contains more Other +250.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Brie Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 0.45g Amaranth grain
Protein 3.8g 20.75g Brie
Fats 1.58g 27.68g Brie
Carbs 18.69g 0.45g Amaranth grain
Calories 102kcal 334kcal Brie
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Sugar 0.45g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 0g Amaranth grain
Calcium 47mg 184mg Brie
Iron 2.1mg 0.5mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 65mg 20mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 188mg Brie
Potassium 135mg 152mg Brie
Sodium 6mg 629mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.86mg 2.38mg Brie
Copper 0.149mg 0.019mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.854mg 0.034mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 14.5µg Brie
Vitamin A 592IU Brie
Vitamin A RAE 174µg Brie
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.24mg Brie
Vitamin D 20IU Brie
Vitamin D 0.5µg Brie
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.07mg Brie
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.52mg Brie
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 0.38mg Brie
Vitamin B5 0.69mg Brie
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.235mg Brie
Folate 22µg 65µg Brie
Vitamin B12 1.65µg Brie
Vitamin K 2.3µg Brie
Tryptophan 0.322mg Brie
Threonine 0.751mg Brie
Isoleucine 1.015mg Brie
Leucine 1.929mg Brie
Lysine 1.851mg Brie
Methionine 0.592mg Brie
Phenylalanine 1.158mg Brie
Valine 1.34mg Brie
Histidine 0.716mg Brie
Cholesterol 100mg Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 17.41g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 8.013g Brie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g Brie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Brie
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
46%
Brie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
42%
Brie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie
Brie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 623mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.41g)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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.

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. Brie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172177/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.