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Amaranth grain vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Amaranth grain and Tomato paste different?

  • Amaranth grain is richer in Manganese, and Phosphorus, while Tomato paste is higher in Vitamin E , Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B2, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
  • Tomato paste covers your daily need of Vitamin E 27% more than Amaranth grain.
  • Amaranth grain contains 3 times more Manganese than Tomato paste. Amaranth grain contains 0.854mg of Manganese, while Tomato paste contains 0.302mg.

Amaranth grain, cooked and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added 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 Calcium +30.6%
Contains more Magnesium +54.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Contains more Zinc +36.5%
Contains more Manganese +182.8%
Contains more Iron +41.9%
Contains more Potassium +651.1%
Contains more Copper +145%
Equal in Selenium - 5.3
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 11% 112% 30% 36% 90% 8% 18% 122% 40% 29%
Contains more Calcium +30.6%
Contains more Magnesium +54.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Contains more Zinc +36.5%
Contains more Manganese +182.8%
Contains more Iron +41.9%
Contains more Potassium +651.1%
Contains more Copper +145%
Equal in Selenium - 5.3

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 Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +2163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +595.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.2%
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 92% 86% 0% 73% 15% 36% 58% 9% 50% 9% 0% 29%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +2163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +595.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1208.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +236.2%
Contains more Protein +13.7%
Contains more Other +263.6%
Equal in Carbs - 18.91
Equal in Water - 73.5
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more Fats +236.2%
Contains more Protein +13.7%
Contains more Other +263.6%
Equal in Carbs - 18.91
Equal in Water - 73.5

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +7277.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
100%
Starch: 16.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
2% 2% 46% 47% 2%
Starch: 0.22 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 5.75 g
Fructose: 5.85 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.28 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +7277.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Tomato paste
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Tomato paste Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 14.81g Amaranth grain
Protein 3.8g 4.32g Tomato paste
Fats 1.58g 0.47g Amaranth grain
Carbs 18.69g 18.91g Tomato paste
Calories 102kcal 82kcal Amaranth grain
Starch 16.23g 0.22g Amaranth grain
Fructose 5.85g Tomato paste
Sugar 12.18g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 4.1g Tomato paste
Calcium 47mg 36mg Amaranth grain
Iron 2.1mg 2.98mg Tomato paste
Magnesium 65mg 42mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 83mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 135mg 1014mg Tomato paste
Sodium 6mg 59mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.86mg 0.63mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.149mg 0.365mg Tomato paste
Manganese 0.854mg 0.302mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 5.3µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 1525IU Tomato paste
Vitamin A RAE 76µg Tomato paste
Vitamin E 0.19mg 4.3mg Tomato paste
Vitamin C 21.9mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.06mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.153mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 3.076mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B5 0.142mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.216mg Tomato paste
Folate 22µg 12µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin K 11.4µg Tomato paste
Tryptophan 0.031mg Tomato paste
Threonine 0.133mg Tomato paste
Isoleucine 0.089mg Tomato paste
Leucine 0.124mg Tomato paste
Lysine 0.134mg Tomato paste
Methionine 0.027mg Tomato paste
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Tomato paste
Valine 0.088mg Tomato paste
Histidine 0.071mg Tomato paste
Saturated Fat 0.1g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.067g Tomato paste
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g Tomato paste

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Tomato paste
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
38%
Tomato paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
49%
Tomato paste

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
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 - 0.1g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Tomato paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170459/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.