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Amaranth grain vs. Herbal tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Amaranth grain and Herbal tea

  • Herbal tea contains less Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Zinc, and Folate than Amaranth grain.
  • Amaranth grain's daily need coverage for Iron is 25% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Beverages, tea, hibiscus, brewed.

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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
9
:
1
Herbal tea
Herbal tea
Contains more Calcium +487.5%
Contains more Iron +2525%
Contains more Magnesium +2066.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14700%
Contains more Potassium +575%
Contains more Zinc +2050%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +79%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Amaranth grain
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Herbal tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 3% 3% 1% 2% 1% 2% 0% 63% 0%
Contains more Calcium +487.5%
Contains more Iron +2525%
Contains more Magnesium +2066.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14700%
Contains more Potassium +575%
Contains more Zinc +2050%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +79%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%

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
6
:
6
Herbal tea
Herbal tea
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +487.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +2100%
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%
Herbal tea
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +487.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +2100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
4
:
1
Herbal tea
Herbal tea
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +83.3%
Contains more Water +32.5%
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
Herbal tea
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.58 g
Other: 0.42 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +83.3%
Contains more Water +32.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Herbal tea Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 0g Amaranth grain
Protein 3.8g 0g Amaranth grain
Fats 1.58g 0g Amaranth grain
Carbs 18.69g 0g Amaranth grain
Calories 102kcal 0kcal Amaranth grain
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 0g Amaranth grain
Calcium 47mg 8mg Amaranth grain
Iron 2.1mg 0.08mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 65mg 3mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 1mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 135mg 20mg Amaranth grain
Sodium 6mg 4mg Herbal tea
Zinc 0.86mg 0.04mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.149mg 0mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.854mg 0.477mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 0µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 0.04mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0mg Amaranth grain
Folate 22µg 1µg Amaranth grain

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Amaranth grain Herbal tea
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
0%
Herbal tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
7%
Herbal tea

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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 - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Herbal tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171946/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.