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Amaranth grain vs. Durian — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Amaranth grain and Durian

  • Amaranth grain has more Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, however, Durian has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Fiber, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Durian is 30% higher.
  • Durian has 5 times less Iron than Amaranth grain. Amaranth grain has 2.1mg of Iron, while Durian has 0.43mg.

Food types used in this article are Amaranth grain, cooked and Durian, raw or frozen.

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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 +683.3%
Contains more Iron +388.4%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +279.5%
Contains more Zinc +207.1%
Contains more Manganese +162.8%
Contains more Potassium +223%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Copper +38.9%
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 2% 17% 22% 17% 39% 1% 8% 69% 43% 0%
Contains more Calcium +683.3%
Contains more Iron +388.4%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +279.5%
Contains more Zinc +207.1%
Contains more Manganese +162.8%
Contains more Potassium +223%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Copper +38.9%

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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Durian
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2393.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +357%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179.6%
Contains more Folate +63.6%
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% 0% 0% 66% 94% 47% 21% 14% 73% 27% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2393.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +357%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179.6%
Contains more Folate +63.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +158.5%
Contains more Water +15.6%
Contains more Fats +237.3%
Contains more Carbs +44.9%
Contains more Other +45.5%
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
5% 27% 65%
Protein: 1.47 g
Fats: 5.33 g
Carbs: 27.09 g
Water: 64.99 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Protein +158.5%
Contains more Water +15.6%
Contains more Fats +237.3%
Contains more Carbs +44.9%
Contains more Other +45.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Durian Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 23.29g Durian
Protein 3.8g 1.47g Amaranth grain
Fats 1.58g 5.33g Durian
Carbs 18.69g 27.09g Durian
Calories 102kcal 147kcal Durian
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 3.8g Durian
Calcium 47mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Iron 2.1mg 0.43mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 65mg 30mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 39mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 135mg 436mg Durian
Sodium 6mg 2mg Durian
Zinc 0.86mg 0.28mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.149mg 0.207mg Durian
Manganese 0.854mg 0.325mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 44IU Durian
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Durian
Vitamin E 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin C 19.7mg Durian
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.374mg Durian
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.2mg Durian
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 1.074mg Durian
Vitamin B5 0.23mg Durian
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.316mg Durian
Folate 22µg 36µg Durian

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Amaranth grain Durian
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
28%
Durian
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
21%
Durian

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Durian
Durian contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Durian
Durian is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Durian
Durian is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Durian
Durian is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)

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. Durian - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168192/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.