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Amaranth grain vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Amaranth grain and Porridge

  • Amaranth grain has more Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Fiber, however, Porridge is higher in Iron.
  • Amaranth grain covers your daily Manganese needs 37% more than Porridge.
  • Porridge contains 13 times less Magnesium than Amaranth grain. Amaranth grain contains 65mg of Magnesium, while Porridge contains 5mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Amaranth grain, cooked and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, 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.
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 3.6% 26% 1.4% 140% 13% 3.5% 6.4% 0.78% 0% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +743.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +272.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +561.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +886.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +96.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85.1%
Contains more IronIron +78.1%
~equal in Sodium ~6mg

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% 0% 0.4% 0% 14% 5.8% 9.8% 4.3% 3% 0% 0.25% 9% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +850%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +769.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +121.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +163.9%
Contains more FatsFats +652.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +77.7%
Contains more OtherOther +250%
Contains more WaterWater +16.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Porridge Opinion
Calories 102kcal 50kcal Amaranth grain
Protein 3.8g 1.44g Amaranth grain
Fats 1.58g 0.21g Amaranth grain
Net carbs 16.59g 10.02g Amaranth grain
Carbs 18.69g 10.52g Amaranth grain
Magnesium 65mg 5mg Amaranth grain
Calcium 47mg 87mg Porridge
Potassium 135mg 16mg Amaranth grain
Iron 2.1mg 3.74mg Porridge
Sugar 0.03g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 0.5g Amaranth grain
Copper 0.149mg 0.04mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.86mg 0.13mg Amaranth grain
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 15mg Amaranth grain
Sodium 6mg 6mg
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.02mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.854mg 0mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 2.8µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.055mg Porridge
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.025mg Porridge
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 0.52mg Porridge
Vitamin B5 0.071mg Porridge
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.013mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin K 0.1µg Porridge
Folate 22µg 12µg Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 0.033g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g Porridge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g Porridge
Tryptophan 0.02mg Porridge
Threonine 0.045mg Porridge
Isoleucine 0.063mg Porridge
Leucine 0.11mg Porridge
Lysine 0.037mg Porridge
Methionine 0.027mg Porridge
Phenylalanine 0.078mg Porridge
Valine 0.07mg Porridge
Histidine 0.033mg Porridge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Porridge
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
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Porridge
Porridge is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (6 mg)

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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.