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Amaranth grain vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Amaranth grain and Sauerkraut

  • Sauerkraut contains less Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Selenium, Iron, Zinc, and Copper than Amaranth grain.
  • Amaranth grain's daily need coverage for Manganese is 31% higher.
  • Sauerkraut contains 9 times less Selenium than Amaranth grain. Amaranth grain contains 5.5µg of Selenium, while Sauerkraut contains 0.6µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Amaranth grain is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids.

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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 +56.7%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +640%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +352.6%
Contains more Copper +55.2%
Contains more Manganese +465.6%
Contains more Selenium +816.7%
Contains more Potassium +25.9%
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 9% 56% 10% 9% 15% 87% 6% 32% 20% 4%
Contains more Calcium +56.7%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +640%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +352.6%
Contains more Copper +55.2%
Contains more Manganese +465.6%
Contains more Selenium +816.7%
Contains more Potassium +25.9%

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 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.022
Equal in Folate - 24
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 2% 3% 0% 49% 6% 6% 3% 6% 30% 18% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin E +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.022
Equal in Folate - 24

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +317.6%
Contains more Fats +1028.6%
Contains more Carbs +336.7%
Contains more Water +23.1%
Contains more Other +179.2%
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 g
Contains more Protein +317.6%
Contains more Fats +1028.6%
Contains more Carbs +336.7%
Contains more Water +23.1%
Contains more Other +179.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
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
78% 22%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.14 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
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 Sauerkraut
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 Sauerkraut Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 1.38g Amaranth grain
Protein 3.8g 0.91g Amaranth grain
Fats 1.58g 0.14g Amaranth grain
Carbs 18.69g 4.28g Amaranth grain
Calories 102kcal 19kcal Amaranth grain
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fructose 0.04g Sauerkraut
Sugar 1.78g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 2.9g Sauerkraut
Calcium 47mg 30mg Amaranth grain
Iron 2.1mg 1.47mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 65mg 13mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 20mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 135mg 170mg Sauerkraut
Sodium 6mg 661mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.86mg 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.149mg 0.096mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.854mg 0.151mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 0.6µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 18IU Sauerkraut
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.14mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin C 14.7mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.021mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.022mg
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 0.143mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B5 0.093mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.13mg Sauerkraut
Folate 22µg 24µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin K 13µg Sauerkraut
Tryptophan 0.008mg Sauerkraut
Threonine 0.025mg Sauerkraut
Isoleucine 0.021mg Sauerkraut
Leucine 0.029mg Sauerkraut
Lysine 0.031mg Sauerkraut
Methionine 0.009mg Sauerkraut
Phenylalanine 0.023mg Sauerkraut
Valine 0.03mg Sauerkraut
Histidine 0.016mg Sauerkraut
Saturated Fat 0.034g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g Sauerkraut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.067g Sauerkraut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Sauerkraut
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
13%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 655mg)
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 - 0.034g)
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. Sauerkraut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169279/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.