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Amaranth grain vs. Millet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Amaranth grain and Millet

  • Amaranth grain has more Manganese, Iron, Selenium, and Phosphorus, however, Millet has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Amaranth grain is 25% higher.
  • Millet has 16 times less Calcium than Amaranth grain. Amaranth grain has 47mg of Calcium, while Millet has 3mg.

Food types used in this article are Amaranth grain, cooked and Millet, cooked.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 14% 12% 79% 50% 23% 63% 0.78% 111% 30%
Millet
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 0.9% 5.5% 24% 54% 25% 43% 0.26% 35% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1466.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +117.7%
Contains more IronIron +233.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +214%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +511.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.161mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.91mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 3.8% 5.1% 4.4% 0% 26% 0% 0% 17% 0%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.18% 0.4% 0% 27% 19% 25% 10% 25% 0% 0.75% 14% 6.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +850%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +606.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +466%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.108mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
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4% 24% 71%
Protein: 3.51 g
Fats: 1 g
Carbs: 23.67 g
Water: 71.41 g
Other: 0.41 g
Contains more FatsFats +58%
Contains more OtherOther +87.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.6%
~equal in Protein ~3.51g
~equal in Water ~71.41g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Millet Opinion
Calories 102kcal 119kcal Millet
Protein 3.8g 3.51g Amaranth grain
Fats 1.58g 1g Amaranth grain
Net carbs 16.59g 22.37g Millet
Carbs 18.69g 23.67g Millet
Magnesium 65mg 44mg Amaranth grain
Calcium 47mg 3mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 135mg 62mg Amaranth grain
Iron 2.1mg 0.63mg Amaranth grain
Sugar 0.13g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 1.3g Amaranth grain
Copper 0.149mg 0.161mg Millet
Zinc 0.86mg 0.91mg Millet
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 100mg Amaranth grain
Sodium 6mg 2mg Millet
Vitamin A 3IU Millet
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.02mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.854mg 0.272mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 0.9µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.106mg Millet
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.082mg Millet
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 1.33mg Millet
Vitamin B5 0.171mg Millet
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.108mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin K 0.3µg Millet
Folate 22µg 19µg Amaranth grain
Choline 11.2mg Millet
Saturated Fat 0.172g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.184g Millet
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g Millet
Tryptophan 0.038mg Millet
Threonine 0.113mg Millet
Isoleucine 0.148mg Millet
Leucine 0.446mg Millet
Lysine 0.067mg Millet
Methionine 0.07mg Millet
Phenylalanine 0.185mg Millet
Valine 0.184mg Millet
Histidine 0.075mg Millet

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Millet
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
10%
Millet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
22%
Millet

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet
Millet contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Millet
Millet is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet
Millet is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Millet
Millet is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.172g)
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. Millet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168871/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.