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Amaranth grain vs. Juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Amaranth grain and Juice

  • Amaranth grain has more Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Copper, and Selenium, however, Juice is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Amaranth grain's daily need coverage for Manganese is 37% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Beverages, Orange juice drink.

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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 +2250%
Contains more Iron +1809.1%
Contains more Magnesium +2066.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +3600%
Contains more Potassium +221.4%
Contains more Zinc +4200%
Contains more Copper +727.8%
Contains more Manganese +12100%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
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 1% 5% 3% 2% 4% 1% 1% 6% 1% 0%
Contains more Calcium +2250%
Contains more Iron +1809.1%
Contains more Magnesium +2066.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +3600%
Contains more Potassium +221.4%
Contains more Zinc +4200%
Contains more Copper +727.8%
Contains more Manganese +12100%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%

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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Juice
Contains more Vitamin E +850%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1854.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2027.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +342.5%
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% 1% 0% 50% 96% 100% 94% 4% 116% 3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +850%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1854.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2027.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +342.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1800%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +39.4%
Contains more Other +305.3%
Contains more Water +14.7%
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
13% 86%
Protein: 0.2 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 13.41 g
Water: 86.2 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more Protein +1800%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +39.4%
Contains more Other +305.3%
Contains more Water +14.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Juice Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 13.21g Amaranth grain
Protein 3.8g 0.2g Amaranth grain
Fats 1.58g 0g Amaranth grain
Carbs 18.69g 13.41g Amaranth grain
Calories 102kcal 54kcal Amaranth grain
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Sugar 9.36g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 0.2g Amaranth grain
Calcium 47mg 2mg Amaranth grain
Iron 2.1mg 0.11mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 65mg 3mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 4mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 135mg 42mg Amaranth grain
Sodium 6mg 2mg Juice
Zinc 0.86mg 0.02mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.149mg 0.018mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.854mg 0.007mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 0µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 44IU Juice
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Juice
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.02mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin C 15mg Juice
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.38mg Juice
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.43mg Juice
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 5mg Juice
Vitamin B5 0.06mg Juice
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.5mg Juice
Folate 22µg 4µg Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g Juice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.01g Juice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Amaranth grain Juice
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
39%
Juice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
2%
Juice

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Juice
Juice contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Juice
Juice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Juice
Juice is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Juice
Juice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.36g)
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

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. Juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169044/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.