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Amaranth grain vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Amaranth grain and Chocolate

  • Amaranth grain has more Vitamin B6, however, Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Chocolate is 98% higher.
  • Chocolate has 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Amaranth grain. Amaranth grain has 0.113mg of Vitamin B6, while Chocolate has 0.042mg.

Food types used in this article are Amaranth grain, cooked and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 less Sodium -75%
Contains more Selenium +83.3%
Contains more Calcium +19.1%
Contains more Iron +281.9%
Contains more Magnesium +124.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.2%
Contains more Potassium +314.1%
Contains more Zinc +133.7%
Contains more Copper +589.9%
Contains more Manganese +66.2%
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 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Selenium +83.3%
Contains more Calcium +19.1%
Contains more Iron +281.9%
Contains more Magnesium +124.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.2%
Contains more Potassium +314.1%
Contains more Zinc +133.7%
Contains more Copper +589.9%
Contains more Manganese +66.2%

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 B6 +169%
Contains more Vitamin E +184.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208.5%
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 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +169%
Contains more Vitamin E +184.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +7648.5%
Contains more Protein +28.4%
Contains more Fats +1879.7%
Contains more Carbs +227.3%
Contains more Other +120.8%
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Water +7648.5%
Contains more Protein +28.4%
Contains more Fats +1879.7%
Contains more Carbs +227.3%
Contains more Other +120.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
100%
Starch: 16.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 3.8g 4.88g Chocolate
Fats 1.58g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 18.69g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 102kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Sugar 47.9g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 47mg 56mg Chocolate
Iron 2.1mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 65mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 148mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 135mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 6mg 24mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.86mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 0.149mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.854mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 5.5µg 3µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.025mg Chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.05mg Chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 0.725mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.297mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.042mg Amaranth grain
Folate 22µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B12 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg Chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg Amaranth grain
Trans Fat 0.112g Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 18.519g Amaranth grain
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Amaranth grain Chocolate
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
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.519g)

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.