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Amaranth grain vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Amaranth grain and Eggnog different?

  • Amaranth grain is higher in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Folate, however, Eggnog is richer in Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Amaranth grain is 37% higher.

Amaranth grain, cooked and Eggnog are the varieties used 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 more Iron +950%
Contains more Magnesium +242.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.8%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +87%
Contains more Copper +1046.2%
Contains more Manganese +16980%
Contains more Selenium +31%
Contains more Calcium +176.6%
Contains more Potassium +22.2%
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 39% 8% 14% 47% 15% 8% 13% 5% 1% 23%
Contains more Iron +950%
Contains more Magnesium +242.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.8%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +87%
Contains more Copper +1046.2%
Contains more Manganese +16980%
Contains more Selenium +31%
Contains more Calcium +176.6%
Contains more Potassium +22.2%

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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Eggnog
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126%
Contains more Folate +2100%
Contains more Vitamin E +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +763.6%
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 13% 5% 36% 5% 9% 44% 2% 26% 12% 1% 57% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126%
Contains more Folate +2100%
Contains more Vitamin E +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +763.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +132.2%
Contains more Other +14.9%
Contains more Protein +19.7%
Contains more Fats +165.2%
Equal in Water - 82.54
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more Carbs +132.2%
Contains more Other +14.9%
Contains more Protein +19.7%
Contains more Fats +165.2%
Equal in Water - 82.54

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 7.84 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.04 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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 Eggnog
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 Eggnog Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 8.05g Amaranth grain
Protein 3.8g 4.55g Eggnog
Fats 1.58g 4.19g Eggnog
Carbs 18.69g 8.05g Amaranth grain
Calories 102kcal 88kcal Amaranth grain
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fructose 0.04g Eggnog
Sugar 8.05g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 0g Amaranth grain
Calcium 47mg 130mg Eggnog
Iron 2.1mg 0.2mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 65mg 19mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 109mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 135mg 165mg Eggnog
Sodium 6mg 54mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.86mg 0.46mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.149mg 0.013mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.854mg 0.005mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 4.2µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 206IU Eggnog
Vitamin A RAE 59µg Eggnog
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.21mg Eggnog
Vitamin D 49IU Eggnog
Vitamin D 1.2µg Eggnog
Vitamin C 1.5mg Eggnog
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.034mg Eggnog
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.19mg Eggnog
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 0.105mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B5 0.417mg Eggnog
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.05mg Amaranth grain
Folate 22µg 1µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B12 0.45µg Eggnog
Vitamin K 0.3µg Eggnog
Tryptophan 0.085mg Eggnog
Threonine 0.201mg Eggnog
Isoleucine 0.237mg Eggnog
Leucine 0.383mg Eggnog
Lysine 0.257mg Eggnog
Methionine 0.12mg Eggnog
Phenylalanine 0.225mg Eggnog
Valine 0.289mg Eggnog
Histidine 0.108mg Eggnog
Cholesterol 59mg Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 2.591g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 1.302g Eggnog
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g Eggnog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Eggnog
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
17%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggnog
Eggnog is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eggnog
Eggnog is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.591g)
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. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/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.