Amaranth vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between amaranth and milk
- Amaranth has more manganese, iron, copper, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, and vitamin B6; however, milk has more vitamin B2 and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for amaranth is 37% higher.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index than milk.
Food types used in this article are Amaranth grain, cooked and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +490.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +6900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1390% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +104.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +28366.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +166% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +152.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +205.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +340% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +740.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +62.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +274.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.6% |
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Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.003mg | 37% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.03mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 20% | |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.01mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 11mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.185mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 95mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 0g | 8% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 125mg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.361mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 48IU | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.037mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 6% | |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 4.99g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.42mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 3.3µg | 4% |
| Folate | 22µg | 5µg | 4% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 42kcal | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.633g | 3% | |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 3.37g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0.093mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.277g | 1% | |
| Fats | 1.58g | 0.97g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 4.99g | N/A |
| Potassium | 135mg | 150mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.2g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.319mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.282mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.101mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.027g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.633g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals