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Amaranth grain vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Amaranth grain and Pecan pie?

  • Amaranth grain is higher in Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Manganese, yet Pecan pie is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Copper.
  • Pecan pie's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 14% more.
  • Amaranth grain has 3 times more Magnesium than Pecan pie. While Amaranth grain has 65mg of Magnesium, Pecan pie has only 26mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Amaranth grain is lower.

We used Amaranth grain, cooked and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe types 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.
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
7
:
3
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
Contains more Calcium +46.9%
Contains more Iron +41.9%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Manganese +19.9%
Contains more Zinc +18.6%
Contains more Copper +41.6%
Contains more Selenium +118.2%
Equal in Potassium - 133
Amaranth grain
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Pecan pie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 56% 19% 41% 12% 35% 28% 71% 93% 66%
Contains more Calcium +46.9%
Contains more Iron +41.9%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Manganese +19.9%
Contains more Zinc +18.6%
Contains more Copper +41.6%
Contains more Selenium +118.2%
Equal in Potassium - 133

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.
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
2
:
8
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +718.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +260.4%
Contains more Folate +18.2%
Amaranth grain
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%
Pecan pie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 0% 0% 1% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 20% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +718.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +260.4%
Contains more Folate +18.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
1
:
4
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
Contains more Water +285.4%
Contains more Protein +28.9%
Contains more Fats +1305.1%
Contains more Carbs +179.3%
Contains more Other +55.8%
Amaranth grain
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Pecan pie
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Water +285.4%
Contains more Protein +28.9%
Contains more Fats +1305.1%
Contains more Carbs +179.3%
Contains more Other +55.8%

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 Pecan pie
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Pecan pie Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 52.2g Pecan pie
Protein 3.8g 4.9g Pecan pie
Fats 1.58g 22.2g Pecan pie
Carbs 18.69g 52.2g Pecan pie
Calories 102kcal 412kcal Pecan pie
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g Amaranth grain
Calcium 47mg 32mg Amaranth grain
Iron 2.1mg 1.48mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 65mg 26mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 94mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 135mg 133mg Amaranth grain
Sodium 6mg 262mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.86mg 1.02mg Pecan pie
Copper 0.149mg 0.211mg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.854mg 0.712mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 12µg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 357IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A RAE 82µg Pecan pie
Vitamin E 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin C 0.2mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.188mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.18mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 0.847mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B5 0.479mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.06mg Amaranth grain
Folate 22µg 26µg Pecan pie
Vitamin B12 0.17µg Pecan pie
Tryptophan 0.069mg Pecan pie
Threonine 0.189mg Pecan pie
Isoleucine 0.223mg Pecan pie
Leucine 0.372mg Pecan pie
Lysine 0.248mg Pecan pie
Methionine 0.125mg Pecan pie
Phenylalanine 0.25mg Pecan pie
Valine 0.255mg Pecan pie
Histidine 0.116mg Pecan pie
Cholesterol 87mg Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 3.989g Amaranth grain
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Pecan pie
Monounsaturated Fat 11.181g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Pecan pie
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
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 256mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.989g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.