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Millet vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Millet and Amaranth grain

  • Millet has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Amaranth grain has more Manganese, Iron, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Amaranth grain is 25% higher.
  • Amaranth grain has 7 times less Vitamin B1 than Millet. Millet has 0.106mg of Vitamin B1, while Amaranth grain has 0.015mg.

Food types used in this article are Millet, cooked 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.
Millet
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 0.9% 5.5% 24% 54% 25% 43% 0.26% 35% 4.9%
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 less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1466.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +117.7%
Contains more IronIron +233.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +214%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +511.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.149mg
~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.
Millet
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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% 0.18% 0.4% 0% 27% 19% 25% 10% 25% 0% 0.75% 14% 6.1%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +606.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +466%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +850%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.113mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Millet
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4% 24% 71%
Protein: 3.51 g
Fats: 1 g
Carbs: 23.67 g
Water: 71.41 g
Other: 0.41 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 CarbsCarbs +26.6%
Contains more FatsFats +58%
Contains more OtherOther +87.8%
~equal in Protein ~3.8g
~equal in Water ~75.16g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet Amaranth grain Opinion
Calories 119kcal 102kcal Millet
Protein 3.51g 3.8g Amaranth grain
Fats 1g 1.58g Amaranth grain
Net carbs 22.37g 16.59g Millet
Carbs 23.67g 18.69g Millet
Magnesium 44mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Calcium 3mg 47mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 62mg 135mg Amaranth grain
Iron 0.63mg 2.1mg Amaranth grain
Sugar 0.13g Amaranth grain
Fiber 1.3g 2.1g Amaranth grain
Copper 0.161mg 0.149mg Millet
Zinc 0.91mg 0.86mg Millet
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 100mg 148mg Amaranth grain
Sodium 2mg 6mg Millet
Vitamin A 3IU Millet
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.272mg 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 0.9µg 5.5µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.015mg Millet
Vitamin B2 0.082mg 0.022mg Millet
Vitamin B3 1.33mg 0.235mg Millet
Vitamin B5 0.171mg Millet
Vitamin B6 0.108mg 0.113mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin K 0.3µg Millet
Folate 19µg 22µg Amaranth grain
Choline 11.2mg Millet
Saturated Fat 0.172g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.184g Millet
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g Millet
Tryptophan 0.038mg Millet
Threonine 0.113mg Millet
Isoleucine 0.148mg Millet
Leucine 0.446mg Millet
Lysine 0.067mg Millet
Methionine 0.07mg Millet
Phenylalanine 0.185mg Millet
Valine 0.184mg Millet
Histidine 0.075mg Millet

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Millet 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
10%
Millet
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Millet
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet
Millet contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Millet
Millet is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet
Millet is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Millet
Millet 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 - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.172g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is relatively richer in minerals

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168871/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.