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Millet raw vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Millet raw and Amaranth grain

  • The amount of Copper, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Folate, and Magnesium in Millet raw is higher than in Amaranth grain.
  • Millet raw covers your daily need of Copper 67% more than Amaranth grain.
  • Millet raw contains 28 times more Vitamin B1 than Amaranth grain. While Millet raw contains 0.421mg of Vitamin B1, Amaranth grain contains only 0.015mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Millet, raw 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 +43.3%
Contains more Magnesium +75.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.6%
Contains more Potassium +44.4%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +95.3%
Contains more Copper +403.4%
Contains more Manganese +91.1%
Contains more Calcium +487.5%
Contains more Selenium +103.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 113% 82% 123% 18% 1% 46% 250% 213% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Iron +43.3%
Contains more Magnesium +75.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.6%
Contains more Potassium +44.4%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +95.3%
Contains more Copper +403.4%
Contains more Manganese +91.1%
Contains more Calcium +487.5%
Contains more Selenium +103.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +2706.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1908.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +239.8%
Contains more Folate +286.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +280%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 106% 67% 89% 51% 89% 64% 0% 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 B1 +2706.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1908.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +239.8%
Contains more Folate +286.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +280%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +190%
Contains more Fats +167.1%
Contains more Carbs +289.8%
Contains more Other +320.8%
Contains more Water +766.9%
11% 4% 73% 9% 3%
Protein: 11.02 g
Fats: 4.22 g
Carbs: 72.85 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 3.24 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 +190%
Contains more Fats +167.1%
Contains more Carbs +289.8%
Contains more Other +320.8%
Contains more Water +766.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Millet raw Amaranth grain
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 Millet raw Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 64.35g 16.59g Millet raw
Protein 11.02g 3.8g Millet raw
Fats 4.22g 1.58g Millet raw
Carbs 72.85g 18.69g Millet raw
Calories 378kcal 102kcal Millet raw
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fiber 8.5g 2.1g Millet raw
Calcium 8mg 47mg Amaranth grain
Iron 3.01mg 2.1mg Millet raw
Magnesium 114mg 65mg Millet raw
Phosphorus 285mg 148mg Millet raw
Potassium 195mg 135mg Millet raw
Sodium 5mg 6mg Millet raw
Zinc 1.68mg 0.86mg Millet raw
Copper 0.75mg 0.149mg Millet raw
Manganese 1.632mg 0.854mg Millet raw
Selenium 2.7µg 5.5µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B1 0.421mg 0.015mg Millet raw
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.022mg Millet raw
Vitamin B3 4.72mg 0.235mg Millet raw
Vitamin B5 0.848mg Millet raw
Vitamin B6 0.384mg 0.113mg Millet raw
Folate 85µg 22µg Millet raw
Vitamin K 0.9µg Millet raw
Tryptophan 0.119mg Millet raw
Threonine 0.353mg Millet raw
Isoleucine 0.465mg Millet raw
Leucine 1.4mg Millet raw
Lysine 0.212mg Millet raw
Methionine 0.221mg Millet raw
Phenylalanine 0.58mg Millet raw
Valine 0.578mg Millet raw
Histidine 0.236mg Millet raw
Saturated Fat 0.723g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.773g Millet raw
Polyunsaturated fat 2.134g Millet raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Millet raw Amaranth grain
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
39%
Millet raw
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
86%
Millet raw
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet raw
Millet raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet raw
Millet raw is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet raw
Millet raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Millet raw
Millet raw 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 Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.723g)
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. Millet raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169702/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.