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Eggnog vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Eggnog and Amaranth grain different?

  • Eggnog is higher in Vitamin B2, and Calcium, however, Amaranth grain is richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Amaranth grain is 37% higher.
  • Eggnog contains 9 times more Vitamin B2 than Amaranth grain. While Eggnog contains 0.19mg of Vitamin B2, Amaranth grain contains only 0.022mg.

Eggnog and Amaranth grain, cooked are the varieties 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 Calcium +176.6%
Contains more Potassium +22.2%
Contains more Iron +950%
Contains more Magnesium +242.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.8%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +87%
Contains more Copper +1046.2%
Contains more Manganese +16980%
Contains more Selenium +31%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 8% 14% 47% 15% 8% 13% 5% 1% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Calcium +176.6%
Contains more Potassium +22.2%
Contains more Iron +950%
Contains more Magnesium +242.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.8%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +87%
Contains more Copper +1046.2%
Contains more Manganese +16980%
Contains more Selenium +31%

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.
Eggnog
9
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Contains more Vitamin E +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +763.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126%
Contains more Folate +2100%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.19
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 5% 36% 5% 9% 44% 2% 26% 12% 1% 57% 1%
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 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +763.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126%
Contains more Folate +2100%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.7%
Contains more Fats +165.2%
Contains more Carbs +132.2%
Contains more Other +14.9%
Equal in Water - 75.16
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 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 +19.7%
Contains more Fats +165.2%
Contains more Carbs +132.2%
Contains more Other +14.9%
Equal in Water - 75.16

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 7.84 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.04 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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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.
Eggnog 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 8.05g 16.59g Amaranth grain
Protein 4.55g 3.8g Eggnog
Fats 4.19g 1.58g Eggnog
Carbs 8.05g 18.69g Amaranth grain
Calories 88kcal 102kcal Amaranth grain
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fructose 0.04g Eggnog
Sugar 8.05g Amaranth grain
Fiber 0g 2.1g Amaranth grain
Calcium 130mg 47mg Eggnog
Iron 0.2mg 2.1mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 19mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 109mg 148mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 165mg 135mg Eggnog
Sodium 54mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.46mg 0.86mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.013mg 0.149mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.005mg 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 4.2µg 5.5µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 206IU Eggnog
Vitamin A RAE 59µg Eggnog
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.19mg Eggnog
Vitamin D 49IU Eggnog
Vitamin D 1.2µg Eggnog
Vitamin C 1.5mg Eggnog
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.015mg Eggnog
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.022mg Eggnog
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.235mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B5 0.417mg Eggnog
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.113mg Amaranth grain
Folate 1µg 22µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B12 0.45µg Eggnog
Vitamin K 0.3µg Eggnog
Tryptophan 0.085mg Eggnog
Threonine 0.201mg Eggnog
Isoleucine 0.237mg Eggnog
Leucine 0.383mg Eggnog
Lysine 0.257mg Eggnog
Methionine 0.12mg Eggnog
Phenylalanine 0.225mg Eggnog
Valine 0.289mg Eggnog
Histidine 0.108mg Eggnog
Cholesterol 59mg Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 2.591g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 1.302g Eggnog
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g Eggnog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eggnog 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
17%
Eggnog
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggnog
Eggnog is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eggnog
Eggnog is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.591g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is relatively richer in minerals

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. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/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.