Amaranth vs. Semolina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are amaranth and semolina different?
- Amaranth is richer in iron and magnesium, while semolina is higher in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, copper, and manganese.
- Semolina covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 30% more than amaranth.
- Amaranth contains 3 times more iron than semolina. Amaranth contains 2.1mg of iron, while semolina contains 0.74mg.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index (97) than semolina (54).
Amaranth grain, cooked and Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry types were used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +140.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +183.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +51.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +90.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +21.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +261.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +533.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1393.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2048.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +53.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +662.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +97.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +332.8% |
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Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +320.8% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 5.048mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.452mg | 26% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 19.9µg | 26% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 80.89g | 21% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 68.29g | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.224mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.74mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.284mg | 15% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 374kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.672mg | 13% | |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 27mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 1.035mg | 8% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 7.51g | 7% |
| Folate | 22µg | 8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 71mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.294g | 1% | |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 1.8g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.58g | 1.03g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.258g | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 153mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 1.02mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 174mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 79.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.33g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.103mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.271mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.339mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.656mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.398mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Semolina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Semolina is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Semolina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Semolina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.294g)