Amaranth vs. Flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between amaranth and flour
- Amaranth has more magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, and vitamin B6, while flour has more vitamin B1, selenium, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and iron.
- Flour covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 64% more than amaranth.
- Amaranth contains 3 times more magnesium than flour. While amaranth contains 65mg of magnesium, flour contains only 22mg.
- Flour has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of flour is 72, while the glycemic index of amaranth is 97.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Amaranth grain, cooked and Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +195.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +213.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +121% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +516.4% |
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 Vitamin EVitamin E | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +156.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +5133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2145.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2412.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +731.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +61.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +530.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +67.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +171.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +308.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.785mg | 64% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 33.9µg | 52% |
| Folate | 22µg | 183µg | 40% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.494mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 5.904mg | 35% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 4.64mg | 32% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 76.31g | 19% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 10.33g | 13% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 364kcal | 13% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 22mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.438mg | 9% | |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.682mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 108mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.044mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.413g | 3% | |
| Calcium | 47mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 2.7g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.155g | 1% | |
| Fats | 1.58g | 0.98g | 1% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 107mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.144mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 73.61g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.087g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.357mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.71mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.415mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.23mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flour is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Flour is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flour is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.155g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals