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Amaranth grain vs. Tart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Amaranth grain and Tart

  • Amaranth grain has more Copper, and Phosphorus, while Tart has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Folate, Iron, and Selenium.
  • Tart's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 41% higher.
  • Tart contains 2 times less Copper than Amaranth grain. Amaranth grain contains 0.149mg of Copper, while Tart contains 0.073mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Amaranth grain is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Breakfast tart, low fat.

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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 Magnesium +47.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.1%
Contains more Potassium +104.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +207.1%
Contains more Copper +104.1%
Contains more Iron +62.9%
Contains more Selenium +134.5%
Equal in Calcium - 44
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 14% 129% 32% 40% 6% 48% 8% 25% 0% 71%
Contains more Magnesium +47.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.1%
Contains more Potassium +104.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +207.1%
Contains more Copper +104.1%
Contains more Iron +62.9%
Contains more Selenium +134.5%
Equal in Calcium - 44

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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Tart
Contains more Vitamin E +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2395.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1517%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.3%
Contains more Folate +354.5%
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 57% 11% 0% 13% 72% 127% 72% 0% 88% 75% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2395.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1517%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.3%
Contains more Folate +354.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +524.3%
Contains more Fats +279.1%
Contains more Carbs +310.9%
Contains more Other +53.2%
Equal in Protein - 3.99
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more Water +524.3%
Contains more Fats +279.1%
Contains more Carbs +310.9%
Contains more Other +53.2%
Equal in Protein - 3.99

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 Tart
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 Tart Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 75.3g Tart
Protein 3.8g 3.99g Tart
Fats 1.58g 5.99g Tart
Carbs 18.69g 76.8g Tart
Calories 102kcal 372kcal Tart
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Sugar 4.87g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 1.5g Amaranth grain
Calcium 47mg 44mg Amaranth grain
Iron 2.1mg 3.42mg Tart
Magnesium 65mg 44mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 93mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 135mg 66mg Amaranth grain
Sodium 6mg 361mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.86mg 0.28mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.149mg 0.073mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 12.9µg Tart
Vitamin A 950IU Tart
Vitamin A RAE 285µg Tart
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.53mg Tart
Vitamin C 3.8mg Tart
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.285mg Tart
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.549mg Tart
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 3.8mg Tart
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.38mg Tart
Folate 22µg 100µg Tart
Vitamin K 0.4µg Tart
Saturated Fat 1.393g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 3.338g Tart
Polyunsaturated fat 0.878g Tart

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Tart
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
43%
Tart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
37%
Tart

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tart
Tart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Tart
Tart is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tart
Tart is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
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 - 1.393g)
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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/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.