Amaranth grain, uncooked vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between amaranth grain, uncooked and barley
- Amaranth grain, uncooked has more manganese, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6; however, barley is higher in vitamin B1, fiber, selenium, and vitamin B3.
- Amaranth grain, uncooked covers your daily manganese needs 60% more than barley.
- Barley contains 5 times less vitamin B5 than amaranth grain, uncooked. Amaranth grain, uncooked contains 1.457mg of vitamin B5, while barley contains 0.282mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Amaranth grain, uncooked and Barley, hulled.
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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 | +86.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +381.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +111.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +111% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +71.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +101.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +108.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +416.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +85.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +331.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +456.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +398.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.56 g
Fats:
7.02 g
Carbs:
65.25 g
Water:
11.29 g
Other:
2.88 g
Protein:
12.48 g
Fats:
2.3 g
Carbs:
73.48 g
Water:
9.44 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +205.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~12.48g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.459 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.778 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.482 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.108 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +471.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +150.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 3.333mg | 1.943mg | 60% |
| Iron | 7.61mg | 3.6mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.116mg | 0.646mg | 44% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 17.3g | 42% |
| Phosphorus | 557mg | 264mg | 42% |
| Selenium | 18.7µg | 37.7µg | 35% |
| Magnesium | 248mg | 133mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.457mg | 0.282mg | 24% |
| Starch | 57.27g | 24% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.923mg | 4.604mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.591mg | 0.318mg | 21% |
| Folate | 82µg | 19µg | 16% |
| Calcium | 159mg | 33mg | 13% |
| Choline | 69.8mg | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.778g | 1.108g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.285mg | 7% |
| Fats | 7.02g | 2.3g | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4.2mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1.19mg | 0.57mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.459g | 0.482g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.685g | 0.295g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.525mg | 0.498mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 65.25g | 73.48g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.2µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 508mg | 452mg | 2% |
| Protein | 13.56g | 12.48g | 2% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 354kcal | 1% |
| Zinc | 2.87mg | 2.77mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 58.55g | 56.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.69g | 0.8g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.181mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.558mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.582mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.879mg | 0.848mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.747mg | 0.465mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.226mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.542mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.679mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.389mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.01g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.042g | N/A |
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
35%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
158%
110%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.977g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain, uncooked contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth grain, uncooked is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth grain, uncooked is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth grain, uncooked is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.