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Avocado oil vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Avocado oil and Amaranth grain

  • The amount of Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Zinc, and Folate in Amaranth grain is higher than in Avocado oil.
  • Amaranth grain covers your daily need of Manganese 37% more than Avocado oil.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Oil, avocado and Amaranth grain, cooked.

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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 less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 4% 6% 5% 0% 27% 17% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +6229.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Fats +6229.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Avocado oil Amaranth grain
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado oil Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 0g 16.59g Amaranth grain
Protein 0g 3.8g Amaranth grain
Fats 100g 1.58g Avocado oil
Carbs 0g 18.69g Amaranth grain
Calories 884kcal 102kcal Avocado oil
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fiber 0g 2.1g Amaranth grain
Calcium 0mg 47mg Amaranth grain
Iron 0mg 2.1mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 0mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 0mg 148mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 0mg 135mg Amaranth grain
Sodium 0mg 6mg Avocado oil
Zinc 0mg 0.86mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0mg 0.149mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0mg 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 0µg 5.5µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin E 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.015mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.022mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.235mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.113mg Amaranth grain
Folate 0µg 22µg Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 11.56g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 70.554g Avocado oil
Polyunsaturated fat 13.486g Avocado oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Avocado oil Amaranth grain
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
0%
Avocado oil
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Avocado oil
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado oil
Avocado oil contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Avocado oil
Avocado oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado oil
Avocado oil is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.56g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( 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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Avocado oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173573/nutrients
  2. Amaranth grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.