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Amaranth grain vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Amaranth grain and Veggie burger different?

  • Veggie burger has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Calcium, and Phosphorus than Amaranth grain.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Veggie burger is 220% higher.
  • Amaranth grain has less Sodium.

Amaranth grain, cooked and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared are the varieties 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 Magnesium +16.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Calcium +189.4%
Contains more Iron +14.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.2%
Contains more Potassium +146.7%
Contains more Zinc +46.5%
Contains more Copper +34.2%
Contains more Manganese +11.4%
Contains more Selenium +310.9%
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 41% 91% 40% 89% 30% 75% 35% 67% 125% 124%
Contains more Magnesium +16.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Calcium +189.4%
Contains more Iron +14.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.2%
Contains more Potassium +146.7%
Contains more Zinc +46.5%
Contains more Copper +34.2%
Contains more Manganese +11.4%
Contains more Selenium +310.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17573.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1009.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1497%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +168.1%
Contains more Folate +463.6%
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 1% 5% 0% 15% 663% 57% 71% 18% 70% 93% 252% 11%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17573.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1009.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1497%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +168.1%
Contains more Folate +463.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +31%
Contains more Water +22.8%
Contains more Protein +313.2%
Contains more Fats +298.7%
Contains more Other +227.3%
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 g
Contains more Carbs +31%
Contains more Water +22.8%
Contains more Protein +313.2%
Contains more Fats +298.7%
Contains more Other +227.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +180.8%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
100%
Starch: 16.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
84% 9% 4% 2%
Starch: 5.78 g
Sucrose: 0.62 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0.13 g
Lactose: 0.06 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +180.8%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

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 Veggie burger
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 Veggie burger Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 9.37g Amaranth grain
Protein 3.8g 15.7g Veggie burger
Fats 1.58g 6.3g Veggie burger
Carbs 18.69g 14.27g Amaranth grain
Calories 102kcal 177kcal Veggie burger
Starch 16.23g 5.78g Amaranth grain
Fructose 0.13g Veggie burger
Sugar 1.07g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 4.9g Veggie burger
Calcium 47mg 136mg Veggie burger
Iron 2.1mg 2.41mg Veggie burger
Magnesium 65mg 56mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 206mg Veggie burger
Potassium 135mg 333mg Veggie burger
Sodium 6mg 569mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.86mg 1.26mg Veggie burger
Copper 0.149mg 0.2mg Veggie burger
Manganese 0.854mg 0.951mg Veggie burger
Selenium 5.5µg 22.6µg Veggie burger
Vitamin A 16IU Veggie burger
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Veggie burger
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.23mg Veggie burger
Vitamin C 4.5mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 2.651mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.244mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 3.753mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B5 0.289mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.303mg Veggie burger
Folate 22µg 124µg Veggie burger
Vitamin B12 2.01µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 4.2µg Veggie burger
Tryptophan 0.162mg Veggie burger
Threonine 0.605mg Veggie burger
Isoleucine 0.78mg Veggie burger
Leucine 1.399mg Veggie burger
Lysine 1.004mg Veggie burger
Methionine 0.291mg Veggie burger
Phenylalanine 0.885mg Veggie burger
Valine 0.89mg Veggie burger
Histidine 0.465mg Veggie burger
Cholesterol 5mg Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 1.44g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 1.778g Veggie burger
Polyunsaturated fat 2.023g Veggie burger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Veggie burger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Veggie burger
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
104%
Veggie burger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
71%
Veggie burger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 563mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.44g)

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. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/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.