Amaranth grain, uncooked vs. Wheat flour, whole-grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Amaranth grain, uncooked and Wheat flour, whole-grain
- Amaranth grain, uncooked is higher in Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6, however, Wheat flour, whole-grain is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Fiber.
- Wheat flour, whole-grain's daily need coverage for Selenium is 78% higher.
- Amaranth grain, uncooked has 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Wheat flour, whole-grain. While Amaranth grain, uncooked has 1.457mg of Vitamin B5, Wheat flour, whole-grain has only 0.603mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Amaranth grain, uncooked and Wheat flour, whole-grain.
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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 | +81% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +367.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +111.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +230.5% |
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 E Vitamin E | +67.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +141.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +45.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +86.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +123.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +332.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +437.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
~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:
13.21 g
Fats:
2.5 g
Carbs:
71.97 g
Water:
10.74 g
Other:
1.58 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +180.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +82.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~13.21g
~equal in
Water
~10.74g
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
0.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.283 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.167 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +495.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +138% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -70.5% |
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:
57.77 g
Sucrose:
0.36 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0.05 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +288.9% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +400% |
~equal in
Starch
~57.77g
~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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 371kcal | 340kcal |
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| Protein | 13.56g | 13.21g |
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| Fats | 7.02g | 2.5g |
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| Vitamin C | 4.2mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 58.55g | 61.27g |
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| Carbs | 65.25g | 71.97g |
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| Magnesium | 248mg | 137mg |
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| Calcium | 159mg | 34mg |
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| Potassium | 508mg | 363mg |
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| Iron | 7.61mg | 3.6mg |
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| Sugar | 1.69g | 0.41g |
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| Fiber | 6.7g | 10.7g |
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| Copper | 0.525mg | 0.41mg |
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| Zinc | 2.87mg | 2.6mg |
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| Starch | 57.27g | 57.77g |
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| Phosphorus | 557mg | 357mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 9IU |
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| Vitamin E | 1.19mg | 0.71mg |
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| Manganese | 3.333mg | 4.067mg |
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| Selenium | 18.7µg | 61.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.116mg | 0.502mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.165mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.923mg | 4.957mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.457mg | 0.603mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.591mg | 0.407mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.9µg |
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| Folate | 82µg | 44µg |
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| Choline | 69.8mg | 31.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.459g | 0.43g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.685g | 0.283g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.778g | 1.167g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.181mg | 0.174mg |
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| Threonine | 0.558mg | 0.367mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.582mg | 0.443mg |
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| Leucine | 0.879mg | 0.898mg |
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| Lysine | 0.747mg | 0.359mg |
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| Methionine | 0.226mg | 0.228mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.542mg | 0.682mg |
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| Valine | 0.679mg | 0.564mg |
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| Histidine | 0.389mg | 0.357mg |
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| Fructose | 0.01g | 0.05g |
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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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
158%
150%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat flour, whole-grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat flour, whole-grain contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat flour, whole-grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.029g)
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 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 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.