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Brown sugar vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Brown sugar and Amaranth grain?

  • Brown sugar has less Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Fiber, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Folate than Amaranth grain.
  • Amaranth grain's daily need coverage for Manganese is 34% higher.

We used Sugars, brown and Amaranth grain, cooked 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.
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
1
:
9
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
Contains more Calcium +76.6%
Contains more Iron +195.8%
Contains more Magnesium +622.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +3600%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Contains more Zinc +2766.7%
Contains more Copper +217%
Contains more Manganese +1234.4%
Contains more Selenium +358.3%
Equal in Potassium - 135
Brown sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Amaranth grain
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Calcium +76.6%
Contains more Iron +195.8%
Contains more Magnesium +622.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +3600%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Contains more Zinc +2766.7%
Contains more Copper +217%
Contains more Manganese +1234.4%
Contains more Selenium +358.3%
Equal in Potassium - 135

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.
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
6
:
6
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175.6%
Contains more Folate +2100%
Brown sugar
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% 3% 8% 10% 1% 0% 0%
Amaranth grain
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175.6%
Contains more Folate +2100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
1
:
4
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
Contains more Carbs +424.8%
Contains more Protein +3066.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +5509%
Contains more Other +71.1%
Brown sugar
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Amaranth grain
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 Carbs +424.8%
Contains more Protein +3066.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +5509%
Contains more Other +71.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
3
:
1
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Brown sugar
97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 94.56 g
Glucose: 1.35 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Amaranth grain
100%
Starch: 16.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 16.59g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 3.8g Amaranth grain
Fats 0g 1.58g Amaranth grain
Carbs 98.09g 18.69g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 102kcal Brown sugar
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g Amaranth grain
Fiber 0g 2.1g Amaranth grain
Calcium 83mg 47mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.71mg 2.1mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 9mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 4mg 148mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 133mg 135mg Amaranth grain
Sodium 28mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.03mg 0.86mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.047mg 0.149mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.064mg 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 1.2µg 5.5µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin E 0mg 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.015mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.022mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0.235mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B5 0.132mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.113mg Amaranth grain
Folate 1µg 22µg Amaranth grain

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar 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
2%
Brown sugar
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
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 - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is relatively richer in minerals
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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.