Corn raw vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Corn raw and Amaranth grain different?
- Corn raw is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Amaranth grain is richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Amaranth grain is 30% higher.
- Corn raw contains 10 times more Vitamin B1 than Amaranth grain. While Corn raw contains 0.155mg of Vitamin B1, Amaranth grain contains only 0.015mg.
Corn, sweet, yellow, raw 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 PotassiumPotassium | +100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2250% |
| Contains more IronIron | +303.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +175.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +87% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +423.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +816.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +933.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +653.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +90.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +171.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.5% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.27 g
Fats:
1.35 g
Carbs:
18.7 g
Water:
76.05 g
Other:
0.63 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.2% |
~equal in
Carbs
~18.69g
~equal in
Water
~75.16g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
5.7 g
Sucrose:
0.89 g
Glucose:
3.43 g
Fructose:
1.94 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
16.23 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +184.7% |
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Lactose
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~equal in
Maltose
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Galactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 86kcal | 102kcal |
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| Protein | 3.27g | 3.8g |
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| Fats | 1.35g | 1.58g |
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| Vitamin C | 6.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 16.7g | 16.59g |
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| Carbs | 18.7g | 18.69g |
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| Magnesium | 37mg | 65mg |
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| Calcium | 2mg | 47mg |
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| Potassium | 270mg | 135mg |
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| Iron | 0.52mg | 2.1mg |
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| Sugar | 6.26g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 2.1g |
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| Copper | 0.054mg | 0.149mg |
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| Zinc | 0.46mg | 0.86mg |
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| Starch | 5.7g | 16.23g |
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| Phosphorus | 89mg | 148mg |
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| Sodium | 15mg | 6mg |
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| Vitamin A | 187IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 9µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.19mg |
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| Manganese | 0.163mg | 0.854mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 5.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.155mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.022mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.77mg | 0.235mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.717mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.093mg | 0.113mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 42µg | 22µg |
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| Choline | 23mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.325g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.432g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.487g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.023mg |
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| Threonine | 0.129mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.129mg |
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| Leucine | 0.348mg |
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| Lysine | 0.137mg |
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| Methionine | 0.067mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.15mg |
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| Valine | 0.185mg |
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| Histidine | 0.089mg |
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| Fructose | 1.94g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.468g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
18%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn raw is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.325g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth grain is relatively richer in minerals