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Amaranth grain vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Amaranth grain and Turmeric

  • Amaranth grain has less Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Turmeric covers your daily Manganese needs 824% more than Amaranth grain.

Food varieties used in this article are Amaranth grain, cooked and Spices, turmeric, ground.

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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 less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Calcium +257.4%
Contains more Iron +2519%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +102%
Contains more Potassium +1440.7%
Contains more Zinc +423.3%
Contains more Copper +772.5%
Contains more Manganese +2218.5%
Contains more Selenium +12.7%
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 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Calcium +257.4%
Contains more Iron +2519%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +102%
Contains more Potassium +1440.7%
Contains more Zinc +423.3%
Contains more Copper +772.5%
Contains more Manganese +2218.5%
Contains more Selenium +12.7%

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 +2231.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +474.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.107
Equal in Folate - 20
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 0% 89% 0% 3% 15% 35% 26% 33% 25% 15% 0% 34%
Contains more Vitamin E +2231.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +474.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.107
Equal in Folate - 20

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +484.9%
Contains more Protein +154.7%
Contains more Fats +105.7%
Contains more Carbs +259.2%
Contains more Other +819.5%
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Contains more Water +484.9%
Contains more Protein +154.7%
Contains more Fats +105.7%
Contains more Carbs +259.2%
Contains more Other +819.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
100%
Starch: 16.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
74% 12% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.38 g
Glucose: 0.38 g
Fructose: 0.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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 Turmeric
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Turmeric Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 44.44g Turmeric
Protein 3.8g 9.68g Turmeric
Fats 1.58g 3.25g Turmeric
Carbs 18.69g 67.14g Turmeric
Calories 102kcal 312kcal Turmeric
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 22.7g Turmeric
Calcium 47mg 168mg Turmeric
Iron 2.1mg 55mg Turmeric
Magnesium 65mg 208mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 148mg 299mg Turmeric
Potassium 135mg 2080mg Turmeric
Sodium 6mg 27mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.86mg 4.5mg Turmeric
Copper 0.149mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Manganese 0.854mg 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 5.5µg 6.2µg Turmeric
Vitamin E 0.19mg 4.43mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0.7mg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.058mg Turmeric
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.15mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 1.35mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.107mg Amaranth grain
Folate 22µg 20µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin K 13.4µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.17mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 1.838g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Turmeric
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
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Turmeric
Turmeric is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
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 - 1.838g)

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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.