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Amaranth grain vs. Papadum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Amaranth grain and Papadum

  • Papadum has more Copper, Iron, Fiber, Folate, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Potassium, and Zinc than Amaranth grain.
  • Papadum's daily need coverage for Copper is 94% more.
  • Amaranth grain contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Papad.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 194% 43% 88% 293% 333% 93% 165% 228% 204% 45%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +316.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +204.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +640.7%
Contains more IronIron +271.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +569.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +295.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +160.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +82.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50.9%

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%
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% 3% 1% 0% 69% 60% 28% 55% 66% 0% 1% 164% 0.22%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +280%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1746.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1072.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +526.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +152.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +895.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
26% 3% 60% 3% 8%
Protein: 25.56 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 59.87 g
Water: 3.49 g
Other: 7.83 g
Contains more WaterWater +2053.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +572.6%
Contains more FatsFats +105.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +220.3%
Contains more OtherOther +916.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Papadum Opinion
Calories 102kcal 371kcal Papadum
Protein 3.8g 25.56g Papadum
Fats 1.58g 3.25g Papadum
Net carbs 16.59g 41.27g Papadum
Carbs 18.69g 59.87g Papadum
Cholesterol 4mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 65mg 271mg Papadum
Calcium 47mg 143mg Papadum
Potassium 135mg 1000mg Papadum
Iron 2.1mg 7.8mg Papadum
Fiber 2.1g 18.6g Papadum
Copper 0.149mg 0.998mg Papadum
Zinc 0.86mg 3.4mg Papadum
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 385mg Papadum
Sodium 6mg 1745mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 50IU Papadum
Vitamin A 13µg Papadum
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.05mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.854mg 1.562mg Papadum
Selenium 5.5µg 8.3µg Papadum
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.277mg Papadum
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.258mg Papadum
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 1.472mg Papadum
Vitamin B5 0.917mg Papadum
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.285mg Papadum
Vitamin K 0.4µg Papadum
Folate 22µg 219µg Papadum
Choline 0.4mg Papadum
Saturated Fat 1.084g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.532g Papadum
Polyunsaturated fat 1.148g Papadum
Tryptophan 0.266mg Papadum
Threonine 0.886mg Papadum
Isoleucine 1.303mg Papadum
Leucine 2.115mg Papadum
Lysine 1.695mg Papadum
Methionine 0.372mg Papadum
Phenylalanine 1.491mg Papadum
Valine 1.434mg Papadum
Histidine 0.715mg Papadum

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Papadum
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 grain
34%
Papadum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
168%
Papadum

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Papadum
Papadum is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Papadum
Papadum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Papadum
Papadum is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 1739mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.084g)

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. Papadum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168106/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.