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Amaranth grain vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Amaranth grain and Cauliflower?

  • Amaranth grain is higher in Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Selenium, and Zinc, yet Cauliflower is higher in Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Amaranth grain's daily need coverage for Manganese is 30% more.
  • Amaranth grain has 9 times more Selenium than Cauliflower. While Amaranth grain has 5.5µg of Selenium, Cauliflower has only 0.6µg.

We used Amaranth grain, cooked and Cauliflower, raw types 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 +113.6%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +236.4%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +218.5%
Contains more Copper +282.1%
Contains more Manganese +451%
Contains more Selenium +816.7%
Contains more Potassium +121.5%
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 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +113.6%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +236.4%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +218.5%
Contains more Copper +282.1%
Contains more Manganese +451%
Contains more Selenium +816.7%
Contains more Potassium +121.5%

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 E +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.8%
Contains more Folate +159.1%
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 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
Contains more Vitamin E +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.8%
Contains more Folate +159.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +97.9%
Contains more Fats +464.3%
Contains more Carbs +276.1%
Contains more Water +22.5%
Equal in Other - 0.76
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +97.9%
Contains more Fats +464.3%
Contains more Carbs +276.1%
Contains more Water +22.5%
Equal in Other - 0.76

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
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
49% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.94 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
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 Cauliflower
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
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 2.97g Amaranth grain
Protein 3.8g 1.92g Amaranth grain
Fats 1.58g 0.28g Amaranth grain
Carbs 18.69g 4.97g Amaranth grain
Calories 102kcal 25kcal Amaranth grain
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.91g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 2g Amaranth grain
Calcium 47mg 22mg Amaranth grain
Iron 2.1mg 0.42mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 65mg 15mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 44mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 135mg 299mg Cauliflower
Sodium 6mg 30mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.86mg 0.27mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.149mg 0.039mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.854mg 0.155mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 0.6µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.08mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin C 48.2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.05mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.06mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 0.507mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.184mg Cauliflower
Folate 22µg 57µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.02mg Cauliflower
Threonine 0.076mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.071mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.106mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.217mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.125mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.056mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.13g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g Cauliflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g Cauliflower
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Cauliflower
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
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
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 - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.