Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Amaranth grain vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

The main differences between Amaranth grain and Rye

  • Amaranth grain contains less Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B6 than Rye.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Rye is 75% higher.

Food types used in this article are Amaranth grain, cooked and Rye grain.

Infographic

Amaranth grain vs Rye infographic
Infographic link

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%
Rye
Rye
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +95.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +69.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +277.8%
Contains more IronIron +25.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +146.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +208.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +124.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +201.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +152.7%

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%
Rye
Rye
10
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% 0.66% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +347.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2006.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1040.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1717%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +160.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +72.7%
~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
Rye
Rye
4
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more WaterWater +609.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +172.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +305.9%
Contains more OtherOther +103.9%
~equal in Fats ~1.63g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 16.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Rye
Rye
3
72% 16% 11%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.71 g
Glucose: 0.16 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Rye
Lower in Sodium ok
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 Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Rye Opinion
Calories 102kcal 338kcal Rye
Protein 3.8g 10.34g Rye
Fats 1.58g 1.63g Rye
Net carbs 16.59g 60.76g Rye
Carbs 18.69g 75.86g Rye
Magnesium 65mg 110mg Rye
Calcium 47mg 24mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 135mg 510mg Rye
Iron 2.1mg 2.63mg Rye
Sugar 0.98g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 15.1g Rye
Copper 0.149mg 0.367mg Rye
Zinc 0.86mg 2.65mg Rye
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 332mg Rye
Sodium 6mg 2mg Rye
Vitamin A 11IU Rye
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Rye
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.85mg Rye
Manganese 0.854mg 2.577mg Rye
Selenium 5.5µg 13.9µg Rye
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.316mg Rye
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.251mg Rye
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 4.27mg Rye
Vitamin B5 1.456mg Rye
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.294mg Rye
Vitamin K 5.9µg Rye
Folate 22µg 38µg Rye
Choline 30.4mg Rye
Saturated Fat 0.197g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.208g Rye
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g Rye
Tryptophan 0.108mg Rye
Threonine 0.289mg Rye
Isoleucine 0.208mg Rye
Leucine 0.563mg Rye
Lysine 0.286mg Rye
Methionine 0.153mg Rye
Phenylalanine 0.435mg Rye
Valine 0.317mg Rye
Histidine 0.189mg Rye
Fructose 0.11g Rye

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Rye
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
35%
Rye
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
98%
Rye

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye
Rye 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 - 0.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.197g)

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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.