Amaranth grain, uncooked vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are amaranth grain, uncooked and quinoa different?
- Amaranth grain, uncooked is higher than quinoa in manganese, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, vitamin B6, selenium, zinc, fiber, and calcium.
- Amaranth grain, uncooked covers your daily need for manganese, 117% more than quinoa.
- Amaranth grain, uncooked contains 9 times more calcium than quinoa. Amaranth grain, uncooked contains 159mg of calcium, while quinoa contains 17mg.
Amaranth grain, uncooked and Quinoa, cooked types were used in this article.
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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 | +287.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +835.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +195.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +410.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +173.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +163.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +266.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +428.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +567.9% |
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 | +88.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +124% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +380.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +95.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +203.5% |
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:
4.4 g
Fats:
1.92 g
Carbs:
21.3 g
Water:
71.61 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +208.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +265.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +206.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +274% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +534.3% |
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
0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.078 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +219.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +157.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
57.27 g
Sucrose:
1.4 g
Glucose:
0.27 g
Fructose:
0.01 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.01 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
17.63 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +224.8% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 3.333mg | 0.631mg | 117% |
| Iron | 7.61mg | 1.49mg | 77% |
| Phosphorus | 557mg | 152mg | 58% |
| Magnesium | 248mg | 64mg | 44% |
| Copper | 0.525mg | 0.192mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.591mg | 0.123mg | 36% |
| Selenium | 18.7µg | 2.8µg | 29% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.457mg | 29% | |
| Protein | 13.56g | 4.4g | 18% |
| Starch | 57.27g | 17.63g | 16% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 2.8g | 16% |
| Zinc | 2.87mg | 1.09mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 65.25g | 21.3g | 15% |
| Calcium | 159mg | 17mg | 14% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 120kcal | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.778g | 1.078g | 11% |
| Potassium | 508mg | 172mg | 10% |
| Folate | 82µg | 42µg | 10% |
| Choline | 69.8mg | 23mg | 9% |
| Fats | 7.02g | 1.92g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.11mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.459g | 0.231g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4.2mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1.19mg | 0.63mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.923mg | 0.412mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.685g | 0.528g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.116mg | 0.107mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 58.55g | 18.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.69g | 0.87g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.181mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.558mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.582mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.879mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.747mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.226mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.542mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.679mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.389mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.01g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | N/A | |
| 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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
158%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quinoa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.228g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain, uncooked contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth grain, uncooked is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth grain, uncooked is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Amaranth grain, uncooked is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)