Amaranth grain vs Wheat gluten - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Amaranth grain and Wheat gluten
- Amaranth grain has more Magnesium, and Fiber, however Wheat gluten has more Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B6, and Folate.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Wheat gluten is 62% higher.
- Wheat gluten has 4 times less Fiber than Amaranth grain. Amaranth grain has 2.1g of Fiber, while Wheat gluten has 0.6g.
Food types used in this article are Amaranth grain, cooked and Vital wheat gluten.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Magnesium
+160%
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Potassium
+35%
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Sodium
-79.3%
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Calcium
+202.1%
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Iron
+147.6%
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Phosphorus
+75.7%
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Copper
+22.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.85
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Magnesium
+160%
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Potassium
+35%
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Sodium
-79.3%
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Calcium
+202.1%
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Iron
+147.6%
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Phosphorus
+75.7%
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Copper
+22.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.85
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 16.59g | 13.19g |
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| Protein | 3.8g | 75.16g |
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| Fats | 1.58g | 1.85g |
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| Carbs | 18.69g | 13.79g |
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| Calories | 102kcal | 370kcal |
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| Starch | 16.23g | g |
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| Fructose | g | g | |
| Sugar | g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 2.1g | 0.6g |
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| Calcium | 47mg | 142mg |
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| Iron | 2.1mg | 5.2mg |
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| Magnesium | 65mg | 25mg |
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| Phosphorus | 148mg | 260mg |
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| Potassium | 135mg | 100mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 29mg |
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| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.85mg |
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| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.182mg |
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| Vitamin A | IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin D | IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin D | µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin C | mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0mg |
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| Folate | 22µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | µg | 0µg |
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| Tryptophan | mg | mg | |
| Threonine | mg | mg | |
| Isoleucine | mg | mg | |
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| Lysine | mg | mg | |
| Methionine | mg | mg | |
| Phenylalanine | mg | mg | |
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| Histidine | mg | mg | |
| Cholesterol | mg | 0mg |
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| Trans Fat | g | g | |
| Saturated Fat | g | 0.272g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | g | 0.156g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | g | 0.81g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
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Mineral Summary Score
36
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Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
23%
451%
Carbohydrates
19%
14%
Fats
7%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat gluten is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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