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Amaranth grain vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Amaranth grain and Cereal

  • Amaranth grain 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 grain.
  • Cereal has 5 times less Calcium than Amaranth grain. Amaranth grain has 47mg of Calcium, while Cereal has 10mg.
  • Amaranth grain contains less Sodium.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 14% 12% 79% 50% 23% 63% 0.78% 111% 30%
Cereal
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 3% 9.3% 1277% 46% 207% 33% 104% 103% 34%
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%
~equal in Copper ~0.137mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.79mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 3.8% 5.1% 4.4% 0% 26% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Cereal
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 128% 168% 1.6% 0% 1572% 893% 555% 14% 1381% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Cereal
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6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 g
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
100%
Starch: 16.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Cereal
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94% 3% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 9.74 g
Glucose: 0.27 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.09 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Cereal Opinion
Calories 102kcal 378kcal Cereal
Protein 3.8g 6.06g Cereal
Fats 1.58g 1.08g Amaranth grain
Vitamin C 38.5mg Cereal
Net carbs 16.59g 85.45g Cereal
Carbs 18.69g 86.85g Cereal
Magnesium 65mg 19mg Amaranth grain
Calcium 47mg 10mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 135mg 105mg Amaranth grain
Iron 2.1mg 34.06mg Cereal
Sugar 10.35g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 1.4g Amaranth grain
Copper 0.149mg 0.137mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.86mg 7.6mg Cereal
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 77mg Amaranth grain
Sodium 6mg 795mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 2792IU Cereal
Vitamin A 814µg Cereal
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.08mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.854mg 0.79mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 6.3µg Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 6.288mg Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 3.87mg Cereal
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 29.62mg Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.226mg Cereal
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 5.986mg Cereal
Folate 22µg Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 0.26g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.204g Cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.354g Cereal
Tryptophan 0.066mg Cereal
Threonine 0.241mg Cereal
Isoleucine 0.26mg Cereal
Leucine 0.767mg Cereal
Lysine 0.113mg Cereal
Methionine 0.13mg Cereal
Phenylalanine 0.365mg Cereal
Valine 0.344mg Cereal
Histidine 0.162mg Cereal
Fructose 0.26g Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Cereal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
363%
Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
183%
Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereal
Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 789mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain 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.

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

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.