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Amaranth grain vs. Vanilla extract — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Amaranth grain and Vanilla extract

  • Amaranth grain has more Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Selenium, Copper, Fiber, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, however, Vanilla extract is richer in Vitamin B2.
  • Amaranth grain's daily need coverage for Manganese is 27% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Vanilla extract.

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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.
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
9
:
1
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
Contains more Calcium +327.3%
Contains more Iron +1650%
Contains more Magnesium +441.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2366.7%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +681.8%
Contains more Copper +106.9%
Contains more Manganese +271.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Potassium - 148
Amaranth grain
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Vanilla extract
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 5% 9% 3% 14% 2% 3% 24% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +327.3%
Contains more Iron +1650%
Contains more Magnesium +441.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2366.7%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +681.8%
Contains more Copper +106.9%
Contains more Manganese +271.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Potassium - 148

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.
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
4
:
8
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +334.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +331.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.9%
Amaranth grain
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%
Vanilla extract
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 22% 8% 3% 6% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +334.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +331.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
4
:
1
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
Contains more Protein +6233.3%
Contains more Fats +2533.3%
Contains more Carbs +47.7%
Contains more Water +42.9%
Contains more Other +4400%
Amaranth grain
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Vanilla extract
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 g
Contains more Protein +6233.3%
Contains more Fats +2533.3%
Contains more Carbs +47.7%
Contains more Water +42.9%
Contains more Other +4400%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Vanilla extract Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 12.65g Amaranth grain
Protein 3.8g 0.06g Amaranth grain
Fats 1.58g 0.06g Amaranth grain
Carbs 18.69g 12.65g Amaranth grain
Calories 102kcal 288kcal Vanilla extract
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Sugar 12.65g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 0g Amaranth grain
Calcium 47mg 11mg Amaranth grain
Iron 2.1mg 0.12mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 65mg 12mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 135mg 148mg Vanilla extract
Sodium 6mg 9mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.86mg 0.11mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.149mg 0.072mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.854mg 0.23mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 0µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.011mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.095mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 0.425mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B5 0.035mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.026mg Amaranth grain
Folate 22µg 0µg Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 0.01g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g Vanilla extract
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g Vanilla extract

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Amaranth grain Vanilla extract
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
3%
Vanilla extract
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
9%
Vanilla extract

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
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 - 0.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/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.