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Amaranth grain vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Amaranth grain and Macaroon

  • Amaranth grain has more Iron, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, while Macaroon has more Copper, and Fiber.
  • Amaranth grain's daily need coverage for Iron is 16% higher.
  • Macaroon contains 9 times less Calcium than Amaranth grain. Amaranth grain contains 47mg of Calcium, while Macaroon contains 5mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Amaranth grain is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Cookies, coconut macaroon.

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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.
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
8
:
2
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains more Calcium +840%
Contains more Iron +156.1%
Contains more Magnesium +124.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Zinc +17.8%
Contains more Copper +80.5%
Contains more Selenium +23.6%
Equal in Potassium - 123
Amaranth grain
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Macaroon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Contains more Calcium +840%
Contains more Iron +156.1%
Contains more Magnesium +124.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Zinc +17.8%
Contains more Copper +80.5%
Contains more Selenium +23.6%
Equal in Potassium - 123

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.
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
3
:
7
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.7%
Contains more Folate +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.19
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.22
Amaranth grain
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%
Macaroon
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% 5% 14% 5% 0% 23% 3% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.7%
Contains more Folate +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.19
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.22

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
2
:
3
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains more Protein +25.8%
Contains more Water +553.6%
Contains more Fats +1327.2%
Contains more Carbs +227.6%
Contains more Other +122.1%
Amaranth grain
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Macaroon
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Protein +25.8%
Contains more Water +553.6%
Contains more Fats +1327.2%
Contains more Carbs +227.6%
Contains more Other +122.1%

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 Macaroon
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
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
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Macaroon Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 56.12g Macaroon
Protein 3.8g 3.02g Amaranth grain
Fats 1.58g 22.55g Macaroon
Carbs 18.69g 61.22g Macaroon
Calories 102kcal 460kcal Macaroon
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Sugar 45.16g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 5.1g Macaroon
Calcium 47mg 5mg Amaranth grain
Iron 2.1mg 0.82mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 65mg 29mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 68mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 135mg 123mg Amaranth grain
Sodium 6mg 241mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.86mg 0.73mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.149mg 0.269mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 6.8µg Macaroon
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.19mg
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.02mg Macaroon
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.06mg Macaroon
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 0.22mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.096mg Amaranth grain
Folate 22µg 3µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin K 1.1µg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 20.099g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Macaroon
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
4%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 235mg)
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 - 20.099g)
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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.