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Groat vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between groat and amaranth

  • The amount of copper, vitamin B3, magnesium, fiber, vitamin B2, phosphorus, manganese, zinc, potassium, and vitamin B6 in groat is higher than in amaranth.
  • Groat covers your daily copper needs 106% more than amaranth.
  • Amaranth has 30 times less vitamin B3 than groat. Groat has 7.02mg of vitamin B3, while amaranth has 0.235mg.
  • Amaranth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of amaranth is 97, while the glycemic index of groat is 54.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Buckwheat 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.
Groat
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 165% 5.4% 41% 83% 367% 65% 149% 0.13% 170% 45%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 14% 12% 79% 50% 23% 63% 0.78% 111% 30%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +255.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +240.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +638.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +179.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +134.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +161.1%
~equal in Iron ~2.1mg

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.
Groat
6
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 25% 98% 132% 74% 48% 0% 0% 23% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 3.8% 5.1% 4.4% 0% 26% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +573.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1831.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2887.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
4
13% 3% 72% 10% 2%
Protein: 13.25 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 71.5 g
Water: 9.75 g
Other: 2.1 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 ProteinProtein +248.7%
Contains more FatsFats +115.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +282.6%
Contains more OtherOther +172.7%
Contains more WaterWater +670.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat Amaranth DV% diff.
Copper 1.1mg 0.149mg 106%
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 0.235mg 42%
Magnesium 231mg 65mg 40%
Fiber 10g 2.1g 32%
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.022mg 31%
Phosphorus 347mg 148mg 28%
Vitamin B5 1.233mg 25%
Manganese 1.3mg 0.854mg 19%
Protein 13.25g 3.8g 19%
Carbs 71.5g 18.69g 18%
Zinc 2.4mg 0.86mg 14%
Calories 343kcal 102kcal 12%
Potassium 460mg 135mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.113mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.015mg 7%
Starch 16.23g 7%
Selenium 8.3µg 5.5µg 5%
Fats 3.4g 1.58g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.04g 3%
Calcium 18mg 47mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.741g 3%
Folate 30µg 22µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Iron 2.2mg 2.1mg 1%
Net carbs 61.5g 16.59g N/A
Sodium 1mg 6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.192mg 0%
Threonine 0.506mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.498mg 0%
Leucine 0.832mg 0%
Lysine 0.672mg 0%
Methionine 0.172mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0%
Valine 0.678mg 0%
Histidine 0.309mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Groat Amaranth
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
31%
Groat
5%
Amaranth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
43%
Amaranth

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Groat
Groat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Groat
Groat is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Groat
Groat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Groat
Groat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.741g)
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. Groat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170286/nutrients
  2. Amaranth - 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.