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Amaranth grain vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Amaranth grain and Pastry different?

  • Amaranth grain is higher in Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, however, Pastry is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pastry is 34% higher.
  • Amaranth grain contains 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Pastry. While Amaranth grain contains 0.113mg of Vitamin B6, Pastry contains only 0.021mg.
  • Amaranth grain has less Sodium.

Amaranth grain, cooked and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Calcium +370%
Contains more Magnesium +306.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.7%
Contains more Potassium +121.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Zinc +62.3%
Contains more Copper +30.7%
Contains more Manganese +75%
Contains more Iron +21.9%
Contains more Selenium +340%
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 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Contains more Calcium +370%
Contains more Magnesium +306.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.7%
Contains more Potassium +121.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Zinc +62.3%
Contains more Copper +30.7%
Contains more Manganese +75%
Contains more Iron +21.9%
Contains more Selenium +340%

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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Pastry
Contains more Vitamin B6 +438.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +184.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2553.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1186.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1673.6%
Contains more Folate +254.5%
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 1% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +438.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +184.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2553.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1186.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1673.6%
Contains more Folate +254.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +784.2%
Contains more Protein +92.1%
Contains more Fats +2311.4%
Contains more Carbs +141.3%
Contains more Other +29.9%
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Water +784.2%
Contains more Protein +92.1%
Contains more Fats +2311.4%
Contains more Carbs +141.3%
Contains more Other +29.9%

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 Pastry
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Pastry Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 43.6g Pastry
Protein 3.8g 7.3g Pastry
Fats 1.58g 38.1g Pastry
Carbs 18.69g 45.1g Pastry
Calories 102kcal 551kcal Pastry
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Sugar 0.74g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 1.5g Amaranth grain
Calcium 47mg 10mg Amaranth grain
Iron 2.1mg 2.56mg Pastry
Magnesium 65mg 16mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 60mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 135mg 61mg Amaranth grain
Sodium 6mg 249mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.86mg 0.53mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.149mg 0.114mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.854mg 0.488mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 24.2µg Pastry
Vitamin A 1IU Pastry
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.54mg Pastry
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.398mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.283mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 4.168mg Pastry
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.021mg Amaranth grain
Folate 22µg 78µg Pastry
Vitamin K 16.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.085mg Pastry
Threonine 0.196mg Pastry
Isoleucine 0.272mg Pastry
Leucine 0.508mg Pastry
Lysine 0.142mg Pastry
Methionine 0.129mg Pastry
Phenylalanine 0.362mg Pastry
Valine 0.308mg Pastry
Histidine 0.156mg Pastry
Saturated Fat 9.643g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Pastry
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
30%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pastry
Pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
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 - 9.643g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is relatively richer in minerals

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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.