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Amaranth grain vs. Soy yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Amaranth grain and Soy yogurt

  • Amaranth grain has more Fiber, however, Soy yogurt has more Calcium.
  • Soy yogurt has 5 times less Fiber than Amaranth grain. Amaranth grain has 2.1g of Fiber, while Soy yogurt has 0.4g.

Food types used in this article are Amaranth grain, cooked and SILK Plain soy yogurt.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 40% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.7% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +180.9%

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.
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%
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 44% 0% 0% 39% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
3% 2% 10% 85%
Protein: 2.64 g
Fats: 1.76 g
Carbs: 9.69 g
Water: 84.67 g
Other: 1.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +92.9%
Contains more FatsFats +11.4%
Contains more WaterWater +12.7%
Contains more OtherOther +61%

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 Soy yogurt
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Soy yogurt Opinion
Calories 102kcal 66kcal Amaranth grain
Protein 3.8g 2.64g Amaranth grain
Fats 1.58g 1.76g Soy yogurt
Vitamin C 13.2mg Soy yogurt
Net carbs 16.59g 9.29g Amaranth grain
Carbs 18.69g 9.69g Amaranth grain
Vitamin D 53IU Soy yogurt
Magnesium 65mg Amaranth grain
Calcium 47mg 132mg Soy yogurt
Potassium 135mg Amaranth grain
Iron 2.1mg Amaranth grain
Sugar 5.29g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 0.4g Amaranth grain
Copper 0.149mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.86mg Amaranth grain
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg Amaranth grain
Sodium 6mg 13mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin E 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin D 1.3µg Soy yogurt
Manganese 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B1 0.015mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B2 0.022mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B3 0.235mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B6 0.113mg Amaranth grain
Folate 22µg Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 0.22g Amaranth grain

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Soy yogurt
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
6%
Soy yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
4%
Soy yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy yogurt
Soy yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Soy yogurt
Soy yogurt is cheaper (difference - $3)
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 - 5.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Soy yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175227/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.