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Castanea crenata vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Castanea crenata and Amaranth grain

  • Castanea crenata has more Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Potassium, however, Amaranth grain has more Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Castanea crenata is 46% higher.
  • Amaranth grain has 23 times less Vitamin B1 than Castanea crenata. Castanea crenata has 0.344mg of Vitamin B1, while Amaranth grain has 0.015mg.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, raw 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 more Potassium +143.7%
Contains more Zinc +27.9%
Contains more Copper +277.2%
Contains more Manganese +86.3%
Contains more Calcium +51.6%
Contains more Iron +44.8%
Contains more Magnesium +32.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.6%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 55% 35% 31% 30% 2% 30% 188% 208% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Potassium +143.7%
Contains more Zinc +27.9%
Contains more Copper +277.2%
Contains more Manganese +86.3%
Contains more Calcium +51.6%
Contains more Iron +44.8%
Contains more Magnesium +32.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.6%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%

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 +2193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +640.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +538.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150.4%
Contains more Folate +113.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 88% 86% 38% 29% 13% 66% 36% 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 +2193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +640.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +538.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150.4%
Contains more Folate +113.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +86.8%
Contains more Other +16.9%
Contains more Protein +68.9%
Contains more Fats +198.1%
Contains more Water +22.4%
2% 35% 61%
Protein: 2.25 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.9 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 Carbs +86.8%
Contains more Other +16.9%
Contains more Protein +68.9%
Contains more Fats +198.1%
Contains more Water +22.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Castanea crenata Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 34.91g 16.59g Castanea crenata
Protein 2.25g 3.8g Amaranth grain
Fats 0.53g 1.58g Amaranth grain
Carbs 34.91g 18.69g Castanea crenata
Calories 154kcal 102kcal Castanea crenata
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g Amaranth grain
Calcium 31mg 47mg Amaranth grain
Iron 1.45mg 2.1mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 49mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 72mg 148mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 329mg 135mg Castanea crenata
Sodium 14mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 1.1mg 0.86mg Castanea crenata
Copper 0.562mg 0.149mg Castanea crenata
Manganese 1.591mg 0.854mg Castanea crenata
Selenium 5.5µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 37IU Castanea crenata
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Castanea crenata
Vitamin E 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin C 26.3mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B1 0.344mg 0.015mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.022mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B3 1.5mg 0.235mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B5 0.206mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.113mg Castanea crenata
Folate 47µg 22µg Castanea crenata
Tryptophan 0.032mg Castanea crenata
Threonine 0.09mg Castanea crenata
Isoleucine 0.111mg Castanea crenata
Leucine 0.139mg Castanea crenata
Lysine 0.147mg Castanea crenata
Methionine 0.054mg Castanea crenata
Phenylalanine 0.088mg Castanea crenata
Valine 0.134mg Castanea crenata
Histidine 0.056mg Castanea crenata
Saturated Fat 0.078g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.278g Castanea crenata
Polyunsaturated fat 0.138g Castanea crenata

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Castanea crenata 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
30%
Castanea crenata
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Castanea crenata
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
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 - 0.078g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Castanea crenata - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169413/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.