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Custard apple vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Custard apple and Amaranth grain different?

  • Custard apple is richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, while Amaranth grain is higher in Phosphorus, Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Amaranth grain covers your daily need of Phosphorus 18% more than Custard apple.
  • Custard apple contains 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Amaranth grain. Custard apple contains 0.08mg of Vitamin B1, while Amaranth grain contains 0.015mg.

Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), raw and Amaranth grain, cooked types were used 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 Potassium +183%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Calcium +56.7%
Contains more Iron +195.8%
Contains more Magnesium +261.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +604.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 27% 13% 9% 34% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Potassium +183%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Calcium +56.7%
Contains more Iron +195.8%
Contains more Magnesium +261.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +604.8%

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 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +112.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 64% 20% 24% 10% 9% 51% 0% 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 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +112.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +34.8%
Contains more Other +29.9%
Contains more Protein +123.5%
Contains more Fats +163.3%
Equal in Water - 75.16
2% 25% 72%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 25.2 g
Water: 71.5 g
Other: 1 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 +34.8%
Contains more Other +29.9%
Contains more Protein +123.5%
Contains more Fats +163.3%
Equal in Water - 75.16

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard apple Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 22.8g 16.59g Custard apple
Protein 1.7g 3.8g Amaranth grain
Fats 0.6g 1.58g Amaranth grain
Carbs 25.2g 18.69g Custard apple
Calories 101kcal 102kcal Amaranth grain
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.4g 2.1g Custard apple
Calcium 30mg 47mg Amaranth grain
Iron 0.71mg 2.1mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 18mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 21mg 148mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 382mg 135mg Custard apple
Sodium 4mg 6mg Custard apple
Zinc 0.86mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.149mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 33IU Custard apple
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Custard apple
Vitamin E 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin C 19.2mg Custard apple
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.015mg Custard apple
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.022mg Custard apple
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.235mg Custard apple
Vitamin B5 0.135mg Custard apple
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.113mg Custard apple
Folate 22µg Amaranth grain
Tryptophan 0.007mg Custard apple
Lysine 0.037mg Custard apple
Methionine 0.004mg Custard apple
Saturated Fat 0.231g Amaranth grain

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Custard apple 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
15%
Custard apple
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Custard apple
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard apple
Custard apple contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard apple
Custard apple is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Custard apple
Custard apple is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 0.231g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Custard apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171725/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.