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Cracker vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cracker and Amaranth grain

  • Cracker has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin E , Folate, and Phosphorus, while Amaranth grain has more Manganese, and Magnesium.
  • Cracker's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 33% higher.
  • Amaranth grain contains 121 times less Sodium than Cracker. Cracker contains 726mg of Sodium, while Amaranth grain contains 6mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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 Calcium +155.3%
Contains more Iron +91.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.6%
Contains more Selenium +21.8%
Contains more Magnesium +261.1%
Contains more Potassium +14.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +75.5%
Contains more Copper +43.3%
Contains more Manganese +73.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Calcium +155.3%
Contains more Iron +91.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.6%
Contains more Selenium +21.8%
Contains more Magnesium +261.1%
Contains more Potassium +14.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +75.5%
Contains more Copper +43.3%
Contains more Manganese +73.9%

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.
Cracker
11
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Contains more Vitamin E +1494.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2673.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1972.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1751.9%
Contains more Folate +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
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 +1494.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2673.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1972.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1751.9%
Contains more Folate +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +74.7%
Contains more Fats +1572.8%
Contains more Carbs +228%
Contains more Other +223.4%
Contains more Water +2293.6%
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 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 +74.7%
Contains more Fats +1572.8%
Contains more Carbs +228%
Contains more Other +223.4%
Contains more Water +2293.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +206.2%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 Starch +206.2%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 59g 16.59g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 3.8g Cracker
Fats 26.43g 1.58g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 18.69g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 102kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g 16.23g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.3g 2.1g Cracker
Calcium 120mg 47mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 2.1mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 248mg 148mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 135mg Amaranth grain
Sodium 726mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.49mg 0.86mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.104mg 0.149mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.491mg 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 6.7µg 5.5µg Cracker
Vitamin E 3.03mg 0.19mg Cracker
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.015mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.022mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 0.235mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.113mg Amaranth grain
Folate 92µg 22µg Cracker
Vitamin K 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.246mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg Cracker
Methionine 0.112mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 5.562g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cracker 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
53%
Cracker
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Cracker
Cracker is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 720mg)
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 - 5.562g)
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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.