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Amaranth grain vs. Curry powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Amaranth grain and Curry powder?

  • Curry powder is richer than Amaranth grain in Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin E , Copper, Selenium, Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Curry powder's daily need coverage for Manganese is 324% more.

We used Amaranth grain, cooked and Spices, curry powder types in this article.

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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 -88.5%
Contains more Calcium +1017%
Contains more Iron +809.5%
Contains more Magnesium +292.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +148%
Contains more Potassium +766.7%
Contains more Zinc +446.5%
Contains more Copper +705.4%
Contains more Manganese +871.9%
Contains more Selenium +632.7%
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 158% 717% 183% 158% 104% 7% 129% 400% 1083% 220%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Contains more Calcium +1017%
Contains more Iron +809.5%
Contains more Magnesium +292.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +148%
Contains more Potassium +766.7%
Contains more Zinc +446.5%
Contains more Copper +705.4%
Contains more Manganese +871.9%
Contains more Selenium +632.7%

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 E +13184.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1073.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1287.2%
Contains more Folate +154.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.105
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 2% 505% 0% 3% 44% 47% 62% 65% 25% 43% 0% 250%
Contains more Vitamin E +13184.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1073.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1287.2%
Contains more Folate +154.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.105

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +754.1%
Contains more Protein +276.1%
Contains more Fats +786.7%
Contains more Carbs +198.7%
Contains more Other +818.2%
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
14% 14% 56% 9% 7%
Protein: 14.29 g
Fats: 14.01 g
Carbs: 55.83 g
Water: 8.8 g
Other: 7.07 g
Contains more Water +754.1%
Contains more Protein +276.1%
Contains more Fats +786.7%
Contains more Carbs +198.7%
Contains more Other +818.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
100%
Starch: 16.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
22% 41% 29% 8%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.62 g
Glucose: 1.14 g
Fructose: 0.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.21 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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 Curry powder
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 Curry powder Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 2.63g Amaranth grain
Protein 3.8g 14.29g Curry powder
Fats 1.58g 14.01g Curry powder
Carbs 18.69g 55.83g Curry powder
Calories 102kcal 325kcal Curry powder
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fructose 0.79g Curry powder
Sugar 2.76g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 53.2g Curry powder
Calcium 47mg 525mg Curry powder
Iron 2.1mg 19.1mg Curry powder
Magnesium 65mg 255mg Curry powder
Phosphorus 148mg 367mg Curry powder
Potassium 135mg 1170mg Curry powder
Sodium 6mg 52mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.86mg 4.7mg Curry powder
Copper 0.149mg 1.2mg Curry powder
Manganese 0.854mg 8.3mg Curry powder
Selenium 5.5µg 40.3µg Curry powder
Vitamin A 19IU Curry powder
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Curry powder
Vitamin E 0.19mg 25.24mg Curry powder
Vitamin C 0.7mg Curry powder
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.176mg Curry powder
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.2mg Curry powder
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 3.26mg Curry powder
Vitamin B5 1.07mg Curry powder
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.105mg Amaranth grain
Folate 22µg 56µg Curry powder
Vitamin K 99.8µg Curry powder
Tryptophan 0.11mg Curry powder
Threonine 0.35mg Curry powder
Isoleucine 0.63mg Curry powder
Leucine 0.89mg Curry powder
Lysine 0.7mg Curry powder
Methionine 0.19mg Curry powder
Phenylalanine 0.58mg Curry powder
Valine 0.75mg Curry powder
Histidine 0.29mg Curry powder
Saturated Fat 1.648g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 8.782g Curry powder
Polyunsaturated fat 3.056g Curry powder
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Curry powder
Omega-3 - ALA 0.255g Curry powder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Curry powder
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
87%
Curry powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
315%
Curry powder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 92)
Which food is cheaper?
Curry powder
Curry powder is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Curry powder
Curry powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Curry powder
Curry powder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
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 - 1.648g)

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. Curry powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170924/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.