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Amaranth grain vs. Cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Amaranth grain and Cherry

  • Cherry has less Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Amaranth grain covers your daily Manganese needs 32% more than Cherry.

Food varieties used in this article are Amaranth grain, cooked and Cherries, sour, red, raw.

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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 +193.8%
Contains more Iron +556.3%
Contains more Magnesium +622.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +886.7%
Contains more Zinc +760%
Contains more Copper +43.3%
Contains more Manganese +662.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +28.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
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 5% 12% 7% 7% 16% 1% 3% 35% 15% 0%
Contains more Calcium +193.8%
Contains more Iron +556.3%
Contains more Magnesium +622.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +886.7%
Contains more Zinc +760%
Contains more Copper +43.3%
Contains more Manganese +662.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +28.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%

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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Cherry
Contains more Vitamin E +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.8%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.2%
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 77% 2% 0% 34% 8% 10% 8% 9% 11% 6% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.8%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +280%
Contains more Fats +426.7%
Contains more Carbs +53.4%
Contains more Other +97.4%
Contains more Water +14.6%
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
12% 86%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 12.18 g
Water: 86.13 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more Protein +280%
Contains more Fats +426.7%
Contains more Carbs +53.4%
Contains more Other +97.4%
Contains more Water +14.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
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
9% 49% 41%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.8 g
Glucose: 4.18 g
Fructose: 3.51 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
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 Cherry
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Cherry Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 10.58g Amaranth grain
Protein 3.8g 1g Amaranth grain
Fats 1.58g 0.3g Amaranth grain
Carbs 18.69g 12.18g Amaranth grain
Calories 102kcal 50kcal Amaranth grain
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fructose 3.51g Cherry
Sugar 8.49g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 1.6g Amaranth grain
Calcium 47mg 16mg Amaranth grain
Iron 2.1mg 0.32mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 65mg 9mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 15mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 135mg 173mg Cherry
Sodium 6mg 3mg Cherry
Zinc 0.86mg 0.1mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.149mg 0.104mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.854mg 0.112mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 0µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 1283IU Cherry
Vitamin A RAE 64µg Cherry
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.07mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin C 10mg Cherry
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.03mg Cherry
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.04mg Cherry
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 0.4mg Cherry
Vitamin B5 0.143mg Cherry
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.044mg Amaranth grain
Folate 22µg 8µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin K 2.1µg Cherry
Saturated Fat 0.068g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g Cherry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g Cherry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Amaranth grain Cherry
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
14%
Cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
10%
Cherry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry
Cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is cheaper?
Cherry
Cherry is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cherry
Cherry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.49g)
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 - 0.068g)
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. Cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173954/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.