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Amaranth grain vs. Mango — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Amaranth grain and Mango different?

  • Amaranth grain is richer in Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Selenium, and Zinc, while Mango is higher in Folate.
  • Amaranth grain covers your daily need of Manganese 34% more than Mango.
  • Amaranth grain contains 13 times more Iron than Mango. Amaranth grain contains 2.1mg of Iron, while Mango contains 0.16mg.

Amaranth grain, cooked and Mangos, raw types were 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +327.3%
Contains more Iron +1212.5%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +957.1%
Contains more Zinc +855.6%
Contains more Copper +34.2%
Contains more Manganese +1255.6%
Contains more Selenium +816.7%
Contains more Potassium +24.4%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
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 4% 6% 8% 6% 15% 1% 3% 37% 9% 4%
Contains more Calcium +327.3%
Contains more Iron +1212.5%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +957.1%
Contains more Zinc +855.6%
Contains more Copper +34.2%
Contains more Manganese +1255.6%
Contains more Selenium +816.7%
Contains more Potassium +24.4%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%

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.
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Mango
Contains more Vitamin E +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +184.7%
Contains more Folate +95.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.119
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 65% 19% 0% 122% 7% 9% 13% 12% 28% 33% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin E +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +184.7%
Contains more Folate +95.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.119

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +363.4%
Contains more Fats +315.8%
Contains more Carbs +24.8%
Contains more Other +113.9%
Contains more Water +11%
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
15% 83%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 14.98 g
Water: 83.46 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more Protein +363.4%
Contains more Fats +315.8%
Contains more Carbs +24.8%
Contains more Other +113.9%
Contains more Water +11%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
100%
Starch: 16.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
51% 15% 34%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 6.97 g
Glucose: 2.01 g
Fructose: 4.68 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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 Mango
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 Mango Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 13.38g Amaranth grain
Protein 3.8g 0.82g Amaranth grain
Fats 1.58g 0.38g Amaranth grain
Carbs 18.69g 14.98g Amaranth grain
Calories 102kcal 60kcal Amaranth grain
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fructose 4.68g Mango
Sugar 13.66g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 1.6g Amaranth grain
Calcium 47mg 11mg Amaranth grain
Iron 2.1mg 0.16mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 65mg 10mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 14mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 135mg 168mg Mango
Sodium 6mg 1mg Mango
Zinc 0.86mg 0.09mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.149mg 0.111mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.854mg 0.063mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 0.6µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 1082IU Mango
Vitamin A RAE 54µg Mango
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.9mg Mango
Vitamin C 36.4mg Mango
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.028mg Mango
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.038mg Mango
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 0.669mg Mango
Vitamin B5 0.197mg Mango
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.119mg Mango
Folate 22µg 43µg Mango
Vitamin K 4.2µg Mango
Tryptophan 0.013mg Mango
Threonine 0.031mg Mango
Isoleucine 0.029mg Mango
Leucine 0.05mg Mango
Lysine 0.066mg Mango
Methionine 0.008mg Mango
Phenylalanine 0.027mg Mango
Valine 0.042mg Mango
Histidine 0.019mg Mango
Saturated Fat 0.092g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.14g Mango
Polyunsaturated fat 0.071g Mango

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Mango
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
26%
Mango
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
9%
Mango

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mango
Mango contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mango
Mango is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Mango
Mango is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mango
Mango is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.66g)
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 - 0.092g)
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. Mango - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169910/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.