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Goat vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Goat and Amaranth grain

  • Goat has more Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Iron, Copper, and Selenium, while Amaranth grain has more Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Goat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 45% higher.
  • Amaranth grain contains 17 times less Vitamin B3 than Goat. Goat contains 3.95mg of Vitamin B3, while Amaranth grain contains 0.235mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Game meat, goat, cooked, roasted 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 Iron +77.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.8%
Contains more Potassium +200%
Contains more Zinc +512.8%
Contains more Copper +103.4%
Contains more Selenium +114.5%
Contains more Calcium +176.5%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Manganese +1933.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 140% 0% 87% 36% 12% 144% 101% 6% 65%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Iron +77.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.8%
Contains more Potassium +200%
Contains more Zinc +512.8%
Contains more Copper +103.4%
Contains more Selenium +114.5%
Contains more Calcium +176.5%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Manganese +1933.3%

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.
Goat
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Contains more Vitamin E +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2672.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1580.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +340%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 0% 23% 141% 75% 0% 0% 4% 149% 3%
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 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2672.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1580.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +340%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +613.2%
Contains more Fats +91.8%
Contains more Other +115.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.2%
27% 3% 68%
Protein: 27.1 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.21 g
Other: 1.66 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 +613.2%
Contains more Fats +91.8%
Contains more Other +115.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Goat Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 0g 16.59g Amaranth grain
Protein 27.1g 3.8g Goat
Fats 3.03g 1.58g Goat
Carbs 0g 18.69g Amaranth grain
Calories 143kcal 102kcal Goat
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fiber 0g 2.1g Amaranth grain
Calcium 17mg 47mg Amaranth grain
Iron 3.73mg 2.1mg Goat
Magnesium 0mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 201mg 148mg Goat
Potassium 405mg 135mg Goat
Sodium 86mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 5.27mg 0.86mg Goat
Copper 0.303mg 0.149mg Goat
Manganese 0.042mg 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 11.8µg 5.5µg Goat
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.19mg Goat
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.015mg Goat
Vitamin B2 0.61mg 0.022mg Goat
Vitamin B3 3.95mg 0.235mg Goat
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.113mg Amaranth grain
Folate 5µg 22µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B12 1.19µg Goat
Vitamin K 1.2µg Goat
Tryptophan 0.403mg Goat
Threonine 1.29mg Goat
Isoleucine 1.371mg Goat
Leucine 2.258mg Goat
Lysine 2.016mg Goat
Methionine 0.726mg Goat
Phenylalanine 0.941mg Goat
Valine 1.452mg Goat
Histidine 0.565mg Goat
Cholesterol 75mg Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 0.93g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 1.36g Goat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.23g Goat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Goat 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
33%
Goat
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Goat
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goat
Goat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Goat
Goat is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Goat
Goat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Goat
Goat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.93g)

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. Goat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175304/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.