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Amaranth vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between amaranth and nutmeg?

  • Nutmeg is richer than amaranth in copper, manganese, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B1, calcium, folate, iron, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for copper is 98% more.
  • The glycemic index of nutmeg is lower.

We used Amaranth grain, cooked and Spices, nutmeg, ground types in this article.

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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%
Nutmeg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +243.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +181.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +291.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +159.3%
Contains more IronIron +44.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +589.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +239.6%

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.
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%
Nutmeg
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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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +452.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +245.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
Nutmeg
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6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more WaterWater +1106.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2198.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +163.7%
Contains more OtherOther +202.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Amaranth Nutmeg
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth Nutmeg DV% diff.
Saturated fat 25.94g 118%
Copper 0.149mg 1.027mg 98%
Manganese 0.854mg 2.9mg 89%
Fiber 2.1g 20.8g 75%
Fats 1.58g 36.31g 53%
Magnesium 65mg 183mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.346mg 28%
Calories 102kcal 525kcal 21%
Folate 22µg 76µg 14%
Calcium 47mg 184mg 14%
Zinc 0.86mg 2.15mg 12%
Iron 2.1mg 3.04mg 12%
Carbs 18.69g 49.29g 10%
Phosphorus 148mg 213mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 8%
Selenium 5.5µg 1.6µg 7%
Starch 16.23g 7%
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 1.299mg 7%
Potassium 135mg 350mg 6%
Protein 3.8g 5.84g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.16mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.057mg 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 2%
Vitamin A 5µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 16.59g 28.49g N/A
Sugar 2.99g N/A
Sodium 6mg 16mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Amaranth Nutmeg
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
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.94g)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth
Amaranth is cheaper (difference - $3)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/nutrients
  2. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.