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Amaranth grain vs. Flax — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Amaranth grain and Flax

  • Flax has more Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6 than Amaranth grain.
  • Flax's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 136% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Seeds, flaxseed.

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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 less Sodium -80%
Contains more Calcium +442.6%
Contains more Iron +172.9%
Contains more Magnesium +503.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +333.8%
Contains more Potassium +502.2%
Contains more Zinc +404.7%
Contains more Copper +718.8%
Contains more Manganese +190.6%
Contains more Selenium +361.8%
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 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Calcium +442.6%
Contains more Iron +172.9%
Contains more Magnesium +503.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +333.8%
Contains more Potassium +502.2%
Contains more Zinc +404.7%
Contains more Copper +718.8%
Contains more Manganese +190.6%
Contains more Selenium +361.8%

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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Flax
Contains more Vitamin E +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10860%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +631.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1210.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +318.6%
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% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin E +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10860%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +631.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1210.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +318.6%
Contains more Folate +295.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +979.9%
Contains more Protein +381.3%
Contains more Fats +2568.4%
Contains more Carbs +54.5%
Contains more Other +381.8%
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Water +979.9%
Contains more Protein +381.3%
Contains more Fats +2568.4%
Contains more Carbs +54.5%
Contains more Other +381.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
100%
Starch: 16.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
74% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%

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 Flax
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
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Flax Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 1.58g Amaranth grain
Protein 3.8g 18.29g Flax
Fats 1.58g 42.16g Flax
Carbs 18.69g 28.88g Flax
Calories 102kcal 534kcal Flax
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Sugar 1.55g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 27.3g Flax
Calcium 47mg 255mg Flax
Iron 2.1mg 5.73mg Flax
Magnesium 65mg 392mg Flax
Phosphorus 148mg 642mg Flax
Potassium 135mg 813mg Flax
Sodium 6mg 30mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.86mg 4.34mg Flax
Copper 0.149mg 1.22mg Flax
Manganese 0.854mg 2.482mg Flax
Selenium 5.5µg 25.4µg Flax
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.31mg Flax
Vitamin C 0.6mg Flax
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 1.644mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.161mg Flax
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 3.08mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.985mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.473mg Flax
Folate 22µg 87µg Flax
Vitamin K 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.297mg Flax
Threonine 0.766mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.896mg Flax
Leucine 1.235mg Flax
Lysine 0.862mg Flax
Methionine 0.37mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.957mg Flax
Valine 1.072mg Flax
Histidine 0.472mg Flax
Saturated Fat 3.663g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Flax
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
63%
Flax
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
191%
Flax

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
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 - 3.663g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)

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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.