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Amaranth grain vs. Millet raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Amaranth grain 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 grain.
  • Millet raw covers your daily need of Copper 67% more than Amaranth grain.

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.
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
2
:
8
Millet raw
Millet raw
Contains more Calcium +487.5%
Contains more Selenium +103.7%
Contains more Iron +43.3%
Contains more Magnesium +75.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.6%
Contains more Potassium +44.4%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +95.3%
Contains more Copper +403.4%
Contains more Manganese +91.1%
Amaranth grain
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Millet raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 113% 82% 123% 18% 1% 46% 250% 213% 15%
Contains more Calcium +487.5%
Contains more Selenium +103.7%
Contains more Iron +43.3%
Contains more Magnesium +75.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.6%
Contains more Potassium +44.4%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +95.3%
Contains more Copper +403.4%
Contains more Manganese +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.
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
1
:
11
Millet raw
Millet raw
Contains more Vitamin E +280%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2706.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1908.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +239.8%
Contains more Folate +286.4%
Amaranth grain
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%
Millet raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 106% 67% 89% 51% 89% 64% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +280%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2706.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1908.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +239.8%
Contains more Folate +286.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
1
:
4
Millet raw
Millet raw
Contains more Water +766.9%
Contains more Protein +190%
Contains more Fats +167.1%
Contains more Carbs +289.8%
Contains more Other +320.8%
Amaranth grain
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Millet raw
11% 4% 73% 9% 3%
Protein: 11.02 g
Fats: 4.22 g
Carbs: 72.85 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 3.24 g
Contains more Water +766.9%
Contains more Protein +190%
Contains more Fats +167.1%
Contains more Carbs +289.8%
Contains more Other +320.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Millet raw Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 64.35g Millet raw
Protein 3.8g 11.02g Millet raw
Fats 1.58g 4.22g Millet raw
Carbs 18.69g 72.85g Millet raw
Calories 102kcal 378kcal Millet raw
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 8.5g Millet raw
Calcium 47mg 8mg Amaranth grain
Iron 2.1mg 3.01mg Millet raw
Magnesium 65mg 114mg Millet raw
Phosphorus 148mg 285mg Millet raw
Potassium 135mg 195mg Millet raw
Sodium 6mg 5mg Millet raw
Zinc 0.86mg 1.68mg Millet raw
Copper 0.149mg 0.75mg Millet raw
Manganese 0.854mg 1.632mg Millet raw
Selenium 5.5µg 2.7µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.05mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.421mg Millet raw
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.29mg Millet raw
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 4.72mg Millet raw
Vitamin B5 0.848mg Millet raw
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.384mg Millet raw
Folate 22µg 85µg Millet raw
Vitamin K 0.9µg Millet raw
Tryptophan 0.119mg Millet raw
Threonine 0.353mg Millet raw
Isoleucine 0.465mg Millet raw
Leucine 1.4mg Millet raw
Lysine 0.212mg Millet raw
Methionine 0.221mg Millet raw
Phenylalanine 0.58mg Millet raw
Valine 0.578mg Millet raw
Histidine 0.236mg Millet raw
Saturated Fat 0.723g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.773g Millet raw
Polyunsaturated fat 2.134g Millet raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Millet raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
39%
Millet raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
86%
Millet raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet raw
Millet raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet raw
Millet raw is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet raw
Millet raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Millet raw
Millet raw 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 Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.723g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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 raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169702/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.