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Amaranth grain vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Amaranth grain and Kit Kat

  • Amaranth grain has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Magnesium, while Kit Kat has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Calcium.
  • Amaranth grain's daily need coverage for Manganese is 33% higher.
  • Kit Kat contains 10 times less Zinc than Amaranth grain. Amaranth grain contains 0.86mg of Zinc, while Kit Kat contains 0.09mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar.

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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 +110%
Contains more Magnesium +75.7%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +855.6%
Contains more Manganese +754%
Contains more Calcium +166%
Contains more Potassium +71.1%
Contains more Copper +47.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 135
Equal in Selenium - 5
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 38% 38% 27% 58% 21% 8% 3% 74% 14% 28%
Contains more Iron +110%
Contains more Magnesium +75.7%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +855.6%
Contains more Manganese +754%
Contains more Calcium +166%
Contains more Potassium +71.1%
Contains more Copper +47.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 135
Equal in Selenium - 5

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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Kit Kat
Contains more Vitamin B6 +465%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +854.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +112.8%
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 5% 7% 0% 0% 30% 49% 10% 39% 5% 11% 70% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +465%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +854.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +112.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +4511%
Contains more Protein +71.3%
Contains more Fats +1544.9%
Contains more Carbs +245.6%
Contains more Other +66.2%
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Water +4511%
Contains more Protein +71.3%
Contains more Fats +1544.9%
Contains more Carbs +245.6%
Contains more Other +66.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +53.1%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
100%
Starch: 16.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
18% 68% 14%
Starch: 10.6 g
Sucrose: 40.04 g
Glucose: 0.16 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 8.21 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +53.1%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Kit Kat Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 63.59g Kit Kat
Protein 3.8g 6.51g Kit Kat
Fats 1.58g 25.99g Kit Kat
Carbs 18.69g 64.59g Kit Kat
Calories 102kcal 518kcal Kit Kat
Starch 16.23g 10.6g Amaranth grain
Fructose 0.2g Kit Kat
Sugar 48.68g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 1g Amaranth grain
Calcium 47mg 125mg Kit Kat
Iron 2.1mg 1mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 65mg 37mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 135mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 135mg 231mg Kit Kat
Sodium 6mg 54mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.86mg 0.09mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.149mg 0.22mg Kit Kat
Manganese 0.854mg 0.1mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 5µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 81IU Kit Kat
Vitamin A RAE 24µg Kit Kat
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.34mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.117mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.21mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 0.5mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B5 0.64mg Kit Kat
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.02mg Amaranth grain
Folate 22µg 14µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B12 0.56µg Kit Kat
Vitamin K 5.2µg Kit Kat
Tryptophan 0.09mg Kit Kat
Threonine 0.19mg Kit Kat
Isoleucine 0.28mg Kit Kat
Leucine 0.52mg Kit Kat
Lysine 0.28mg Kit Kat
Methionine 0.16mg Kit Kat
Phenylalanine 0.27mg Kit Kat
Valine 0.36mg Kit Kat
Histidine 0.11mg Kit Kat
Cholesterol 11mg Amaranth grain
Trans Fat 0.099g Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 17.953g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 5.844g Kit Kat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.895g Kit Kat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g Kit Kat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Kit Kat
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
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.68g)
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 - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.953g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.