Amaranth vs. Khorasan wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between amaranth and khorasan wheat
- The amount of selenium, manganese, vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B3, fiber, phosphorus, zinc, iron, and magnesium in khorasan wheat is higher than in amaranth.
- Khorasan wheat covers your daily selenium needs 138% more than amaranth.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of amaranth is 97, while the glycemic index of khorasan wheat is 40.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +113.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +198.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +79.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +239.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +327.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +145.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +220.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1381.8% |
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.
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +221.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3673.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +736.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2612.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +129.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 81.5µg | 138% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 2.735mg | 82% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.566mg | 46% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.506mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 6.375mg | 38% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 11.1g | 36% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 364mg | 31% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 3.68mg | 26% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 14.54g | 21% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 3.77mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.949mg | 19% | |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 70.58g | 17% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 130mg | 15% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 52.41g | 15% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 337kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.184mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.259mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 403mg | 8% |
| Folate | 22µg | 6% | |
| Choline | 25.8mg | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.621g | 4% | |
| Calcium | 47mg | 22mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.61mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.196g | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.213g | 1% | |
| Fats | 1.58g | 2.13g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 59.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.84g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.442mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.566mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.112mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.416mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.251mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.772mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.687mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.379mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.048g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
Protein:
14.54 g
Fats:
2.13 g
Carbs:
70.58 g
Water:
11.07 g
Other:
1.68 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +579% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +282.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +34.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +277.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +118.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
16.23 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
52.41 g
Sucrose:
0.55 g
Glucose:
0.62 g
Fructose:
0.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
6.56 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +222.9% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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