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Amaranth grain vs. Oat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Amaranth grain and Oat

  • The amount of Manganese, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Copper, Fiber, Iron, Zinc, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Potassium in Oat is higher than in Amaranth grain.
  • Oat covers your daily Manganese needs 177% more than Amaranth grain.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Oats.

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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 Calcium +14.9%
Contains more Iron +124.8%
Contains more Magnesium +172.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +253.4%
Contains more Potassium +217.8%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +361.6%
Contains more Copper +320.1%
Contains more Manganese +475.6%
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 17% 177% 127% 225% 38% 1% 109% 209% 642% 0%
Contains more Calcium +14.9%
Contains more Iron +124.8%
Contains more Magnesium +172.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +253.4%
Contains more Potassium +217.8%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +361.6%
Contains more Copper +320.1%
Contains more Manganese +475.6%

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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Oat
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4986.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +531.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +308.9%
Contains more Folate +154.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.119
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% 191% 33% 19% 81% 28% 43% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4986.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +531.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +308.9%
Contains more Folate +154.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.119

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +814.4%
Contains more Protein +344.5%
Contains more Fats +336.7%
Contains more Carbs +254.6%
Contains more Other +123.4%
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more Water +814.4%
Contains more Protein +344.5%
Contains more Fats +336.7%
Contains more Carbs +254.6%
Contains more Other +123.4%

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 Oat
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 Oat Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 55.67g Oat
Protein 3.8g 16.89g Oat
Fats 1.58g 6.9g Oat
Carbs 18.69g 66.27g Oat
Calories 102kcal 389kcal Oat
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 10.6g Oat
Calcium 47mg 54mg Oat
Iron 2.1mg 4.72mg Oat
Magnesium 65mg 177mg Oat
Phosphorus 148mg 523mg Oat
Potassium 135mg 429mg Oat
Sodium 6mg 2mg Oat
Zinc 0.86mg 3.97mg Oat
Copper 0.149mg 0.626mg Oat
Manganese 0.854mg 4.916mg Oat
Selenium 5.5µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin E 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.763mg Oat
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.139mg Oat
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 0.961mg Oat
Vitamin B5 1.349mg Oat
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.119mg Oat
Folate 22µg 56µg Oat
Tryptophan 0.234mg Oat
Threonine 0.575mg Oat
Isoleucine 0.694mg Oat
Leucine 1.284mg Oat
Lysine 0.701mg Oat
Methionine 0.312mg Oat
Phenylalanine 0.895mg Oat
Valine 0.937mg Oat
Histidine 0.405mg Oat
Saturated Fat 1.217g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 2.178g Oat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g Oat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Oat
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
33%
Oat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
154%
Oat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat
Oat contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oat
Oat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Oat
Oat is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oat
Oat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oat
Oat 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 - 1.217g)
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. Oat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.