Amaranth vs. Wild rice raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between amaranth and wild rice raw
- The amount of zinc, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B3, magnesium, vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin B2, folate, and fiber in wild rice raw is higher than in amaranth.
- Wild rice raw covers your daily zinc needs 46% more than amaranth.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of amaranth is 97, while the glycemic index of wild rice raw is 57.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Wild rice, raw.
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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 | +123.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +96.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +172.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +216.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +251.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +593% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +192.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +55.6% |
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 | +331.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1090.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2765.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +246% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +331.8% |
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:
14.73 g
Fats:
1.08 g
Carbs:
74.9 g
Water:
7.76 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +46.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +868.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +287.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +300.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +98.7% |
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.67 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 0.86mg | 5.96mg | 46% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.524mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 6.733mg | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 433mg | 41% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 177mg | 27% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 14.73g | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 1.329mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.391mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.074mg | 21% | |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 74.9g | 19% |
| Folate | 22µg | 95µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.262mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 6.2g | 16% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 357kcal | 13% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 427mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.115mg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Choline | 35mg | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.676g | 5% | |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 2.8µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.82mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 21mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 1.96mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.156g | 1% | |
| Fats | 1.58g | 1.08g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 68.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.5g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.159g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.179mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.469mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.618mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.018mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.629mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.438mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.721mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.858mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.384mg | 0% |
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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%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
96%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wild rice raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Wild rice raw is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wild rice raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wild rice raw 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 - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.156g)