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Amaranth grain vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Amaranth grain and Molasses?

  • Amaranth grain is richer in Phosphorus, and Fiber, yet Molasses are richer in Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Selenium, and Calcium.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 43% higher.

We used Amaranth grain, cooked and Molasses types in this comparison.

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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 Phosphorus +377.4%
Contains less Sodium -83.8%
Contains more Zinc +196.6%
Contains more Calcium +336.2%
Contains more Iron +124.8%
Contains more Magnesium +272.3%
Contains more Potassium +984.4%
Contains more Copper +226.8%
Contains more Manganese +79.2%
Contains more Selenium +223.6%
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 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains more Phosphorus +377.4%
Contains less Sodium -83.8%
Contains more Zinc +196.6%
Contains more Calcium +336.2%
Contains more Iron +124.8%
Contains more Magnesium +272.3%
Contains more Potassium +984.4%
Contains more Copper +226.8%
Contains more Manganese +79.2%
Contains more Selenium +223.6%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1000%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +295.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +492.9%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 11% 1% 18% 49% 155% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1000%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +295.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +492.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +1480%
Contains more Water +243.7%
Contains more Carbs +299.8%
Contains more Other +328.6%
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +1480%
Contains more Water +243.7%
Contains more Carbs +299.8%
Contains more Other +328.6%

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
54% 22% 24%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 29.4 g
Glucose: 11.92 g
Fructose: 12.79 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 Molasses
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 74.73g Molasses
Protein 3.8g 0g Amaranth grain
Fats 1.58g 0.1g Amaranth grain
Carbs 18.69g 74.73g Molasses
Calories 102kcal 290kcal Molasses
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 0g Amaranth grain
Calcium 47mg 205mg Molasses
Iron 2.1mg 4.72mg Molasses
Magnesium 65mg 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 148mg 31mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 135mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 6mg 37mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.86mg 0.29mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.149mg 0.487mg Molasses
Manganese 0.854mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 5.5µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.041mg Molasses
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.002mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 0.93mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.67mg Molasses
Folate 22µg 0µg Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 0.018g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g Molasses
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Molasses
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
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Molasses
Molasses is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
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 - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)

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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.