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Amaranth grain vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Amaranth grain and Peanut butter

  • The amount of Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Folate, Zinc, and Vitamin B2 in Peanut butter is higher than in Amaranth grain.
  • Peanut butter covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 80% more than Amaranth grain.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt.

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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 +20.7%
Contains less Sodium -64.7%
Contains more Selenium +34.1%
Contains more Magnesium +158.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.4%
Contains more Potassium +313.3%
Contains more Zinc +191.9%
Contains more Copper +183.2%
Contains more Manganese +95%
Equal in Calcium - 49
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% 66% 120% 144% 50% 3% 69% 141% 218% 23%
Contains more Iron +20.7%
Contains less Sodium -64.7%
Contains more Selenium +34.1%
Contains more Magnesium +158.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.4%
Contains more Potassium +313.3%
Contains more Zinc +191.9%
Contains more Copper +183.2%
Contains more Manganese +95%
Equal in Calcium - 49

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 E +4689.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +772.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5479.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +290.3%
Contains more Folate +295.5%
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 0% 182% 0% 0% 38% 45% 246% 69% 102% 66% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +4689.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +772.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5479.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +290.3%
Contains more Folate +295.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +6010.6%
Contains more Protein +484.5%
Contains more Fats +3150.6%
Contains more Carbs +19.4%
Contains more Other +275.3%
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more Water +6010.6%
Contains more Protein +484.5%
Contains more Fats +3150.6%
Contains more Carbs +19.4%
Contains more Other +275.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +355.9%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
100%
Starch: 16.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
25% 73%
Starch: 3.56 g
Sucrose: 10.25 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +355.9%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Peanut butter Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 17.31g Peanut butter
Protein 3.8g 22.21g Peanut butter
Fats 1.58g 51.36g Peanut butter
Carbs 18.69g 22.31g Peanut butter
Calories 102kcal 598kcal Peanut butter
Starch 16.23g 3.56g Amaranth grain
Fructose 0.12g Peanut butter
Sugar 10.49g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 5g Peanut butter
Calcium 47mg 49mg Peanut butter
Iron 2.1mg 1.74mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 65mg 168mg Peanut butter
Phosphorus 148mg 335mg Peanut butter
Potassium 135mg 558mg Peanut butter
Sodium 6mg 17mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.86mg 2.51mg Peanut butter
Copper 0.149mg 0.422mg Peanut butter
Manganese 0.854mg 1.665mg Peanut butter
Selenium 5.5µg 4.1µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin E 0.19mg 9.1mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.15mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.192mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 13.112mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 1.137mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.441mg Peanut butter
Folate 22µg 87µg Peanut butter
Vitamin K 0.3µg Peanut butter
Tryptophan 0.231mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.525mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.616mg Peanut butter
Leucine 1.546mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.681mg Peanut butter
Methionine 0.265mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 1.202mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.782mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.557mg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0.075g Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 10.325g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 25.941g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 12.535g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Peanut butter
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
62%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
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 - 10.325g)

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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.