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Baby food vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Baby food and Amaranth grain?

  • Baby food is richer than Amaranth grain in Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , Fiber, and Copper.
  • Baby food's daily need coverage for Iron is 568% more.
  • Baby food has 163 times more Vitamin B1 than Amaranth grain. While Baby food has 2.438mg of Vitamin B1, Amaranth grain has only 0.015mg.

We used Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified and Amaranth grain, cooked types 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 Calcium +1459.6%
Contains more Iron +2161.9%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.9%
Contains more Potassium +223.7%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +179.1%
Contains more Copper +124.2%
Contains more Selenium +370.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 1782% 72% 169% 39% 1% 66% 112% 0% 142%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Calcium +1459.6%
Contains more Iron +2161.9%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.9%
Contains more Potassium +223.7%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +179.1%
Contains more Copper +124.2%
Contains more Selenium +370.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +1836.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14671.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.3%
Contains more Folate +95.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 74% 0% 8% 610% 627% 651% 65% 44% 33% 0% 4%
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 E +1836.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14671.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.3%
Contains more Folate +95.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +221.1%
Contains more Fats +178.5%
Contains more Carbs +292.7%
Contains more Other +328.6%
Contains more Water +1021.8%
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 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 Protein +221.1%
Contains more Fats +178.5%
Contains more Carbs +292.7%
Contains more Other +328.6%
Contains more Water +1021.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby food Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 65.9g 16.59g Baby food
Protein 12.2g 3.8g Baby food
Fats 4.4g 1.58g Baby food
Carbs 73.4g 18.69g Baby food
Calories 379kcal 102kcal Baby food
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Sugar 0.87g Amaranth grain
Fiber 7.5g 2.1g Baby food
Calcium 733mg 47mg Baby food
Iron 47.5mg 2.1mg Baby food
Magnesium 100mg 65mg Baby food
Phosphorus 392mg 148mg Baby food
Potassium 437mg 135mg Baby food
Sodium 3mg 6mg Baby food
Zinc 2.4mg 0.86mg Baby food
Copper 0.334mg 0.149mg Baby food
Manganese 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 25.9µg 5.5µg Baby food
Vitamin A 20IU Baby food
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Baby food
Vitamin E 3.68mg 0.19mg Baby food
Vitamin C 2.3mg Baby food
Vitamin B1 2.438mg 0.015mg Baby food
Vitamin B2 2.717mg 0.022mg Baby food
Vitamin B3 34.714mg 0.235mg Baby food
Vitamin B5 1.074mg Baby food
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.113mg Baby food
Folate 43µg 22µg Baby food
Vitamin K 1.5µg Baby food
Tryptophan 0.158mg Baby food
Threonine 0.4mg Baby food
Isoleucine 0.477mg Baby food
Leucine 1.041mg Baby food
Lysine 0.404mg Baby food
Methionine 0.24mg Baby food
Phenylalanine 0.672mg Baby food
Valine 0.653mg Baby food
Histidine 0.286mg Baby food
Saturated Fat 0.769g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 1.206g Baby food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.697g Baby food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baby food 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
176%
Baby food
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
Baby food
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.769g)

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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.