Amaranth vs. Millet raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between amaranth and millet raw
- The amount of copper, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B3, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, phosphorus, folate, and magnesium in millet raw is higher than in amaranth.
- Millet raw covers your daily need for copper, 67% more than amaranth.
- Millet raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of millet raw is 71, while the glycemic index of amaranth is 97.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Amaranth grain, cooked and Millet, raw.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +487.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +103.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +43.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +403.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +95.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +92.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +91.1% |
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 | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2706.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1218.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1908.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +239.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +286.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.75mg | 67% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.421mg | 34% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 1.632mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 4.72mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 8.5g | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.384mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.29mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 285mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 72.85g | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.848mg | 17% | |
| Folate | 22µg | 85µg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.134g | 14% | |
| Protein | 3.8g | 11.02g | 14% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 378kcal | 14% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 114mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 3.01mg | 11% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 1.68mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 2.7µg | 5% |
| Fats | 1.58g | 4.22g | 4% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 8mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.723g | 3% | |
| Potassium | 135mg | 195mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.773g | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.9µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 64.35g | N/A |
| Sodium | 6mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.119mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.353mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.465mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.4mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.212mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.221mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.58mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.578mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.236mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
Protein:
11.02 g
Fats:
4.22 g
Carbs:
72.85 g
Water:
8.67 g
Other:
3.24 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +766.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +190% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +167.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +289.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +320.8% |