Amaranth grain vs Corn raw - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Amaranth grain and Corn raw different?
- Amaranth grain is higher in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, however Corn raw is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Amaranth grain is 30% higher.
- Amaranth grain contains 24 times more Calcium than Corn raw. While Amaranth grain contains 47mg of Calcium, Corn raw contains only 2mg.
Amaranth grain, cooked and Corn, sweet, yellow, raw 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+2250%
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Iron
+303.8%
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Magnesium
+75.7%
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Phosphorus
+66.3%
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Sodium
-60%
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Zinc
+87%
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Copper
+175.9%
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Potassium
+100%
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Calcium
+2250%
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Iron
+303.8%
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Magnesium
+75.7%
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Phosphorus
+66.3%
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Sodium
-60%
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Zinc
+87%
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Copper
+175.9%
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Potassium
+100%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin E
+171.4%
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Vitamin B6
+21.5%
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Vitamin B1
+933.3%
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Vitamin B2
+150%
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Vitamin B3
+653.2%
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Folate
+90.9%
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Vitamin E
+171.4%
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Vitamin B6
+21.5%
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Vitamin B1
+933.3%
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Vitamin B2
+150%
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Vitamin B3
+653.2%
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Folate
+90.9%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+16.2%
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Fats
+17%
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Other
+22.2%
Equal in Carbs - 18.7
Equal in Water - 76.05
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
Protein:
3.27 g
Fats:
1.35 g
Carbs:
18.7 g
Water:
76.05 g
Other:
0.63 g
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Protein
+16.2%
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Fats
+17%
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Other
+22.2%
Equal in Carbs - 18.7
Equal in Water - 76.05
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+184.7%
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Sucrose
+∞%
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Fructose
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Starch:
16.23 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
5.7 g
Sucrose:
0.89 g
Glucose:
3.43 g
Fructose:
1.94 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Starch
+184.7%
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Fructose
+∞%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in glycemic index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 16.59g | 16.7g |
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| Protein | 3.8g | 3.27g |
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| Fats | 1.58g | 1.35g |
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| Carbs | 18.69g | 18.7g |
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| Calories | 102kcal | 86kcal |
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| Starch | 16.23g | 5.7g |
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| Fructose | 1.94g |
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| Sugar | 6.26g |
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| Fiber | 2.1g | 2g |
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| Calcium | 47mg | 2mg |
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| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.52mg |
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| Magnesium | 65mg | 37mg |
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| Phosphorus | 148mg | 89mg |
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| Potassium | 135mg | 270mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 15mg |
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| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.46mg |
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| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.054mg |
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| Vitamin A | 187IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 9µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin C | 6.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.155mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 1.77mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.717mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.093mg |
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| Folate | 22µg | 42µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.023mg |
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| Threonine | 0.129mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.129mg |
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| Leucine | 0.348mg |
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| Lysine | 0.137mg |
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| Methionine | 0.067mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.15mg |
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| Valine | 0.185mg |
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| Histidine | 0.089mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.325g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.432g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.487g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.468g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.014g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Calories diet |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn raw is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.325g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth grain is relatively richer in minerals