Amaranth vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between amaranth and cereal
- Amaranth has more magnesium and phosphorus; however, cereal is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and zinc.
- Cereal covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 523% more than amaranth.
- Cereal has 5 times less calcium than amaranth. Amaranth has 47mg of calcium, while cereal has 10mg.
- Amaranth contains less sodium.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of amaranth is 97, while the glycemic index of cereal is 69.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands).
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +242.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +370% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +92.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1521.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +783.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +137.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +41820% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17490.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12504.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +5197.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +46.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1888.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +59.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +364.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +189.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 6.288mg | 523% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 5.986mg | 452% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 34.06mg | 400% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 3.87mg | 296% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 29.62mg | 184% |
| Vitamin A | 814µg | 90% | |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 7.6mg | 61% |
| Vitamin C | 38.5mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 795mg | 34% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 86.85g | 23% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 378kcal | 14% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 19mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 77mg | 10% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Folate | 22µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 5% | |
| Protein | 3.8g | 6.06g | 5% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 10mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.79mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 1.4g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.354g | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.204g | 1% | |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 6.3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.137mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 105mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.58g | 1.08g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 85.45g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.35g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.241mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.26mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.767mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.113mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.365mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.344mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.162mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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371%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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183%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 789mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.26g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( mg)
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.