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Molasses vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Molasses and Amaranth grain?

  • Molasses are richer in Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Selenium, and Calcium, yet Amaranth grain is richer in Phosphorus, and Fiber.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 43% higher.
  • Molasses have 11 times more Potassium than Amaranth grain. Molasses have 1464mg of Potassium, while Amaranth grain has 135mg.

We used Molasses and Amaranth grain, cooked types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +336.2%
Contains more Iron +124.8%
Contains more Magnesium +272.3%
Contains more Potassium +984.4%
Contains more Copper +226.8%
Contains more Manganese +79.2%
Contains more Selenium +223.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +377.4%
Contains less Sodium -83.8%
Contains more Zinc +196.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Calcium +336.2%
Contains more Iron +124.8%
Contains more Magnesium +272.3%
Contains more Potassium +984.4%
Contains more Copper +226.8%
Contains more Manganese +79.2%
Contains more Selenium +223.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +377.4%
Contains less Sodium -83.8%
Contains more Zinc +196.6%

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 +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +295.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +492.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1000%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 11% 1% 18% 49% 155% 0% 0% 0%
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 +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +295.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +492.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1000%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +299.8%
Contains more Other +328.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +1480%
Contains more Water +243.7%
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 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 Carbs +299.8%
Contains more Other +328.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +1480%
Contains more Water +243.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
54% 22% 24%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 29.4 g
Glucose: 11.92 g
Fructose: 12.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 16.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 16.59g Molasses
Protein 0g 3.8g Amaranth grain
Fats 0.1g 1.58g Amaranth grain
Carbs 74.73g 18.69g Molasses
Calories 290kcal 102kcal Molasses
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g Amaranth grain
Fiber 0g 2.1g Amaranth grain
Calcium 205mg 47mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 2.1mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 65mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 148mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 1464mg 135mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.29mg 0.86mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.487mg 0.149mg Molasses
Manganese 1.53mg 0.854mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 5.5µg Molasses
Vitamin E 0mg 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.015mg Molasses
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.022mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 0.235mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.113mg Molasses
Folate 0µg 22µg Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 0.018g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g Molasses
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Molasses Amaranth grain
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
19%
Molasses
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Molasses
Molasses is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
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 - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)

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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.