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Amaranth grain vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Amaranth grain and Omelette

  • Amaranth grain has more Manganese, Magnesium, Copper, Fiber, and Iron, however, Omelette is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin E .
  • Omelette's daily need coverage for Selenium is 37% more.
  • Amaranth grain contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet.

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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 Iron +41.9%
Contains more Magnesium +490.9%
Contains more Potassium +15.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Copper +136.5%
Contains more Manganese +3458.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.8%
Contains more Zinc +26.7%
Contains more Selenium +369.1%
Equal in Calcium - 48
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 15% 56% 8% 72% 11% 21% 30% 21% 4% 141%
Contains more Iron +41.9%
Contains more Magnesium +490.9%
Contains more Potassium +15.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Copper +136.5%
Contains more Manganese +3458.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.8%
Contains more Zinc +26.7%
Contains more Selenium +369.1%
Equal in Calcium - 48

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 B3 +267.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +578.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1654.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.5%
Contains more Folate +77.3%
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 38% 26% 51% 0% 9% 90% 2% 78% 33% 30% 96% 12%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +267.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +578.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1654.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.5%
Contains more Folate +77.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +2820.3%
Contains more Protein +178.2%
Contains more Fats +638%
Contains more Other +29.9%
Equal in Water - 76.13
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Carbs +2820.3%
Contains more Protein +178.2%
Contains more Fats +638%
Contains more Other +29.9%
Equal in Water - 76.13

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
100%
Starch: 16.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%

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 Omelette
Lower in Glycemic Index 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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Omelette Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 0.64g Amaranth grain
Protein 3.8g 10.57g Omelette
Fats 1.58g 11.66g Omelette
Carbs 18.69g 0.64g Amaranth grain
Calories 102kcal 154kcal Omelette
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Sugar 0.31g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 0g Amaranth grain
Calcium 47mg 48mg Omelette
Iron 2.1mg 1.48mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 65mg 11mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 167mg Omelette
Potassium 135mg 117mg Amaranth grain
Sodium 6mg 155mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.86mg 1.09mg Omelette
Copper 0.149mg 0.063mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.854mg 0.024mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 25.8µg Omelette
Vitamin A 617IU Omelette
Vitamin A RAE 172µg Omelette
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1.29mg Omelette
Vitamin D 69IU Omelette
Vitamin D 1.7µg Omelette
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.034mg Omelette
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.386mg Omelette
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 0.064mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B5 1.289mg Omelette
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.143mg Omelette
Folate 22µg 39µg Omelette
Vitamin B12 0.76µg Omelette
Vitamin K 4.5µg Omelette
Tryptophan 0.14mg Omelette
Threonine 0.467mg Omelette
Isoleucine 0.565mg Omelette
Leucine 0.913mg Omelette
Lysine 0.767mg Omelette
Methionine 0.319mg Omelette
Phenylalanine 0.572mg Omelette
Valine 0.722mg Omelette
Histidine 0.26mg Omelette
Cholesterol 313mg Amaranth grain
Trans Fat 0.709g Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 3.319g Amaranth grain
Omega-3 - DHA 0.049g Omelette
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Omelette
Monounsaturated Fat 4.843g Omelette
Polyunsaturated fat 2.712g Omelette
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Omelette

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Amaranth grain Omelette
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
38%
Omelette
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
37%
Omelette

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Omelette
Omelette is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 149mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.319g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/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.