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Amaranth grain vs. Hot sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Amaranth grain and Hot sauce

  • The amount of Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Copper, Selenium, Fiber, and Zinc in Amaranth grain is higher than in Hot sauce.
  • Hot sauce covers your daily Sodium needs 115% more than Amaranth grain.
  • Amaranth grain contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Sauce, ready-to-serve, pepper or hot.

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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
Hot sauce
Hot sauce
Contains more Calcium +487.5%
Contains more Iron +337.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1200%
Contains more Phosphorus +1245.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +681.8%
Contains more Copper +432.1%
Contains more Manganese +1642.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Potassium - 144
Amaranth grain
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Hot sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 4% 5% 13% 345% 3% 10% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +487.5%
Contains more Iron +337.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1200%
Contains more Phosphorus +1245.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +681.8%
Contains more Copper +432.1%
Contains more Manganese +1642.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Potassium - 144

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
2
:
9
Hot sauce
Hot sauce
Contains more Vitamin E +58.3%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.254
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%
Hot sauce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 3% 0% 250% 9% 19% 5% 7% 37% 5% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +58.3%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.254

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
3
:
2
Hot sauce
Hot sauce
Contains more Protein +645.1%
Contains more Fats +327%
Contains more Carbs +968%
Contains more Water +19.7%
Contains more Other +859.7%
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
Hot sauce
2% 90% 7%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 1.75 g
Water: 89.98 g
Other: 7.39 g
Contains more Protein +645.1%
Contains more Fats +327%
Contains more Carbs +968%
Contains more Water +19.7%
Contains more Other +859.7%

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 Hot sauce
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 Hot sauce Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 1.45g Amaranth grain
Protein 3.8g 0.51g Amaranth grain
Fats 1.58g 0.37g Amaranth grain
Carbs 18.69g 1.75g Amaranth grain
Calories 102kcal 11kcal Amaranth grain
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Sugar 1.26g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 0.3g Amaranth grain
Calcium 47mg 8mg Amaranth grain
Iron 2.1mg 0.48mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 65mg 5mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 11mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 135mg 144mg Hot sauce
Sodium 6mg 2643mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.86mg 0.11mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.149mg 0.028mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.854mg 0.049mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 0µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 162IU Hot sauce
Vitamin A RAE 8µg Hot sauce
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.12mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin C 74.8mg Hot sauce
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.036mg Hot sauce
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.082mg Hot sauce
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 0.254mg Hot sauce
Vitamin B5 0.11mg Hot sauce
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.157mg Hot sauce
Folate 22µg 6µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin K 2.4µg Hot sauce
Tryptophan 0.007mg Hot sauce
Threonine 0.019mg Hot sauce
Isoleucine 0.017mg Hot sauce
Leucine 0.027mg Hot sauce
Lysine 0.023mg Hot sauce
Methionine 0.006mg Hot sauce
Phenylalanine 0.016mg Hot sauce
Valine 0.022mg Hot sauce
Histidine 0.01mg Hot sauce
Saturated Fat 0.052g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g Hot sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.196g Hot sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Hot sauce
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
29%
Hot sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
40%
Hot sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot sauce
Hot sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot sauce
Hot sauce is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot sauce
Hot sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 2637mg)
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 - 0.052g)
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. Hot sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174527/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.