Amaranth grain, uncooked vs. Quinoa, uncooked — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between amaranth grain, uncooked and quinoa, uncooked?
- Amaranth grain, uncooked is richer in manganese, iron, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, magnesium, and calcium, yet quinoa, uncooked is richer in folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
- Amaranth grain, uncooked's daily need coverage for manganese is 57% higher.
- Amaranth grain, uncooked has 3 times more Calcium than quinoa, uncooked. Amaranth grain, uncooked has 159mg of Calcium, while quinoa, uncooked has 47mg.
We used Amaranth grain, uncooked and Quinoa, uncooked types in this comparison.
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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 | +25.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +238.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +66.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +63.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +120% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +88.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +105% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +210.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +59% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +124.4% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
14.12 g
Fats:
6.07 g
Carbs:
64.16 g
Water:
13.28 g
Other:
2.37 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~14.12g
~equal in
Carbs
~64.16g
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
0.706 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.613 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.292 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -51.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.5% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~1.613g
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:
52.22 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~52.22g
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 371kcal | 368kcal |
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| Protein | 13.56g | 14.12g |
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| Fats | 7.02g | 6.07g |
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| Vitamin C | 4.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 58.55g | 57.16g |
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| Carbs | 65.25g | 64.16g |
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| Magnesium | 248mg | 197mg |
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| Calcium | 159mg | 47mg |
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| Potassium | 508mg | 563mg |
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| Iron | 7.61mg | 4.57mg |
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| Sugar | 1.69g |
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| Fiber | 6.7g | 7g |
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| Copper | 0.525mg | 0.59mg |
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| Zinc | 2.87mg | 3.1mg |
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| Starch | 57.27g | 52.22g |
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| Phosphorus | 557mg | 457mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 14IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.19mg | 2.44mg |
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| Manganese | 3.333mg | 2.033mg |
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| Selenium | 18.7µg | 8.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.116mg | 0.36mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.318mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.923mg | 1.52mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.457mg | 0.772mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.591mg | 0.487mg |
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| Folate | 82µg | 184µg |
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| Choline | 69.8mg | 70.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.459g | 0.706g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.685g | 1.613g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.778g | 3.292g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.181mg | 0.167mg |
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| Threonine | 0.558mg | 0.421mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.582mg | 0.504mg |
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| Leucine | 0.879mg | 0.84mg |
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| Lysine | 0.747mg | 0.766mg |
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| Methionine | 0.226mg | 0.309mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.542mg | 0.593mg |
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| Valine | 0.679mg | 0.594mg |
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| Histidine | 0.389mg | 0.407mg |
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| Fructose | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.047g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.042g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
158%
117%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa, uncooked is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quinoa, uncooked is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.753g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quinoa, uncooked is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain, uncooked contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.