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Horseradish vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between horseradish and amaranth grain?

  • Horseradish is higher in folate, yet amaranth grain is higher in manganese, iron, phosphorus, copper, and magnesium.
  • Amaranth grain's daily need coverage for manganese is 32% more.
  • Horseradish has 70 times more Sodium than amaranth grain. While horseradish has 420mg of Sodium, amaranth grain has only 6mg.
  • The amount of sodium in amaranth grain is lower.
  • The glycemic index of horseradish is lower.

We used Horseradish, prepared and Amaranth grain, cooked types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 17% 22% 16% 19% 23% 13% 55% 16% 15%
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 CalciumCalcium +19.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +82.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +140.7%
Contains more IronIron +400%
Contains more CopperCopper +156.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +377.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +577.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +96.4%
~equal in Zinc ~0.86mg

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.
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 83% 0.12% 0.2% 0% 2% 5.5% 7.2% 5.6% 17% 0% 3.3% 43% 3.5%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +159.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.022mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 85% 2%
Protein: 1.18 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 11.29 g
Water: 85.08 g
Other: 1.76 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 WaterWater +13.2%
Contains more OtherOther +128.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +222%
Contains more FatsFats +129%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +65.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horseradish Amaranth grain Opinion
Calories 48kcal 102kcal Amaranth grain
Protein 1.18g 3.8g Amaranth grain
Fats 0.69g 1.58g Amaranth grain
Vitamin C 24.9mg Horseradish
Net carbs 7.99g 16.59g Amaranth grain
Carbs 11.29g 18.69g Amaranth grain
Magnesium 27mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Calcium 56mg 47mg Horseradish
Potassium 246mg 135mg Horseradish
Iron 0.42mg 2.1mg Amaranth grain
Sugar 7.99g Amaranth grain
Fiber 3.3g 2.1g Horseradish
Copper 0.058mg 0.149mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.83mg 0.86mg Amaranth grain
Starch 0g 16.23g Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 31mg 148mg Amaranth grain
Sodium 420mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 2IU Horseradish
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.126mg 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 2.8µg 5.5µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.015mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.022mg Horseradish
Vitamin B3 0.386mg 0.235mg Horseradish
Vitamin B5 0.093mg Horseradish
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.113mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin K 1.3µg Horseradish
Folate 57µg 22µg Horseradish
Choline 6.5mg Horseradish
Saturated Fat 0.09g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.13g Horseradish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.339g Horseradish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horseradish Amaranth grain
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
13%
Horseradish
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Horseradish
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horseradish
Horseradish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Horseradish
Horseradish 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 Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 414mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)

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. Horseradish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173472/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.