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Amaranth grain vs. Soursop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Amaranth grain and Soursop?

  • Amaranth grain is richer than Soursop in Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Selenium, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Amaranth grain's daily need coverage for Iron is 19% more.
  • Amaranth grain has 9 times more Selenium than Soursop. While Amaranth grain has 5.5µg of Selenium, Soursop has only 0.6µg.

We used Amaranth grain, cooked and Soursop, raw types 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 Calcium +235.7%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains more Magnesium +209.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +448.1%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Zinc +760%
Contains more Copper +73.3%
Contains more Selenium +816.7%
Contains more Potassium +105.9%
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 5% 23% 15% 12% 25% 2% 3% 29% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +235.7%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains more Magnesium +209.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +448.1%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Zinc +760%
Contains more Copper +73.3%
Contains more Selenium +816.7%
Contains more Potassium +105.9%

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 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.5%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +283%
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 1% 2% 0% 69% 18% 12% 17% 16% 14% 11% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.5%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +283%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +280%
Contains more Fats +426.7%
Contains more Carbs +11%
Equal in Carbs - 16.84
Equal in Water - 81.16
Equal in Other - 0.7
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
17% 81%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 16.84 g
Water: 81.16 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +280%
Contains more Fats +426.7%
Contains more Carbs +11%
Equal in Carbs - 16.84
Equal in Water - 81.16
Equal in Other - 0.7

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 Soursop
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 Soursop Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 13.54g Amaranth grain
Protein 3.8g 1g Amaranth grain
Fats 1.58g 0.3g Amaranth grain
Carbs 18.69g 16.84g Amaranth grain
Calories 102kcal 66kcal Amaranth grain
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Sugar 13.54g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 3.3g Soursop
Calcium 47mg 14mg Amaranth grain
Iron 2.1mg 0.6mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 65mg 21mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 27mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 135mg 278mg Soursop
Sodium 6mg 14mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.86mg 0.1mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.149mg 0.086mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 0.6µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 2IU Soursop
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.08mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin C 20.6mg Soursop
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.07mg Soursop
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.05mg Soursop
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 0.9mg Soursop
Vitamin B5 0.253mg Soursop
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.059mg Amaranth grain
Folate 22µg 14µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin K 0.4µg Soursop
Tryptophan 0.011mg Soursop
Lysine 0.06mg Soursop
Methionine 0.007mg Soursop
Saturated Fat 0.051g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.09g Soursop
Polyunsaturated fat 0.069g Soursop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Soursop
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%
Soursop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
11%
Soursop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soursop
Soursop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Soursop
Soursop is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soursop
Soursop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
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 - 0.051g)
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. Soursop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167761/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.