Cereal vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Cereal and Amaranth grain
- Cereal has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, however, Amaranth grain is richer in Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
- Cereal covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 523% more than Amaranth grain.
- Amaranth grain has 176 times less Vitamin B2 than Cereal. Cereal has 3.87mg of Vitamin B2, while Amaranth grain has 0.022mg.
- Amaranth grain contains less Sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) 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.
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Iron
+1521.9%
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Zinc
+783.7%
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Selenium
+14.5%
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Calcium
+370%
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Magnesium
+242.1%
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Phosphorus
+92.2%
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Potassium
+28.6%
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Sodium
-99.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.149
Equal in Manganese - 0.854
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Iron
+1521.9%
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Zinc
+783.7%
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Selenium
+14.5%
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Calcium
+370%
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Magnesium
+242.1%
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Phosphorus
+92.2%
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Potassium
+28.6%
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Sodium
-99.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.149
Equal in Manganese - 0.854
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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Vitamin B1
+41820%
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Vitamin B2
+17490.9%
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Vitamin B3
+12504.3%
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Vitamin B6
+5197.3%
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Vitamin E
+137.5%
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Vitamin B1
+41820%
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Vitamin B2
+17490.9%
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Vitamin B3
+12504.3%
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Vitamin B6
+5197.3%
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Vitamin E
+137.5%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+59.5%
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Carbs
+364.7%
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+189.6%
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Fats
+46.3%
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Water
+1888.4%
Protein:
6.06 g
Fats:
1.08 g
Carbs:
86.85 g
Water:
3.78 g
Other:
2.23 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
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Protein
+59.5%
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Carbs
+364.7%
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+189.6%
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Fats
+46.3%
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Water
+1888.4%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
9.74 g
Glucose:
0.27 g
Fructose:
0.26 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.09 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
16.23 g
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0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in price | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 85.45g | 16.59g | |
Protein | 6.06g | 3.8g | |
Fats | 1.08g | 1.58g | |
Carbs | 86.85g | 18.69g | |
Calories | 378kcal | 102kcal | |
Starch | 16.23g | ||
Fructose | 0.26g | ||
Sugar | 10.35g | ||
Fiber | 1.4g | 2.1g | |
Calcium | 10mg | 47mg | |
Iron | 34.06mg | 2.1mg | |
Magnesium | 19mg | 65mg | |
Phosphorus | 77mg | 148mg | |
Potassium | 105mg | 135mg | |
Sodium | 795mg | 6mg | |
Zinc | 7.6mg | 0.86mg | |
Copper | 0.137mg | 0.149mg | |
Manganese | 0.79mg | 0.854mg | |
Selenium | 6.3µg | 5.5µg | |
Vitamin A | 2792IU | ||
Vitamin A RAE | 814µg | ||
Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.19mg | |
Vitamin C | 38.5mg | ||
Vitamin B1 | 6.288mg | 0.015mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 3.87mg | 0.022mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 29.62mg | 0.235mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | ||
Vitamin B6 | 5.986mg | 0.113mg | |
Folate | 22µg | ||
Tryptophan | 0.066mg | ||
Threonine | 0.241mg | ||
Isoleucine | 0.26mg | ||
Leucine | 0.767mg | ||
Lysine | 0.113mg | ||
Methionine | 0.13mg | ||
Phenylalanine | 0.365mg | ||
Valine | 0.344mg | ||
Histidine | 0.162mg | ||
Saturated Fat | 0.26g | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.204g | ||
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.354g |
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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
393%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 789mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.26g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( mg)
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.