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Noodles vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Noodles and Amaranth grain

  • Noodles has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Amaranth grain is richer in Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Copper.
  • Noodles's daily need coverage for Selenium is 33% more.
  • Noodles contains 19 times more Vitamin B1 than Amaranth grain. Noodles contains 0.289mg of Vitamin B1, while Amaranth grain contains 0.015mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Noodles, egg, enriched, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 3.6% 3.4% 55% 33% 18% 33% 0.65% 41% 130%
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 -16.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +334.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +209.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +291.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +255.3%
Contains more IronIron +42.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +52%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +94.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +171.1%

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 0% 1.3% 3.4% 3% 72% 31% 39% 16% 11% 11% 0% 63% 14%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1826.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +518.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +783.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +281.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +145.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 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 ProteinProtein +19.5%
Contains more FatsFats +31%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.6%
Contains more WaterWater +11%
Contains more OtherOther +54%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 17% 73%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.3 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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Noodles 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 Noodles Amaranth grain Opinion
Calories 138kcal 102kcal Noodles
Protein 4.54g 3.8g Noodles
Fats 2.07g 1.58g Noodles
Net carbs 23.96g 16.59g Noodles
Carbs 25.16g 18.69g Noodles
Cholesterol 29mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin D 4IU Noodles
Magnesium 21mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Calcium 12mg 47mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 38mg 135mg Amaranth grain
Iron 1.47mg 2.1mg Amaranth grain
Sugar 0.4g Amaranth grain
Fiber 1.2g 2.1g Amaranth grain
Copper 0.098mg 0.149mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.65mg 0.86mg Amaranth grain
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 76mg 148mg Amaranth grain
Sodium 5mg 6mg Noodles
Vitamin A 21IU Noodles
Vitamin A 6µg Noodles
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin D 0.1µg Noodles
Manganese 0.315mg 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 23.9µg 5.5µg Noodles
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.015mg Noodles
Vitamin B2 0.136mg 0.022mg Noodles
Vitamin B3 2.077mg 0.235mg Noodles
Vitamin B5 0.263mg Noodles
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.113mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B12 0.09µg Noodles
Folate 84µg 22µg Noodles
Trans Fat 0.029g Amaranth grain
Choline 25.7mg Noodles
Saturated Fat 0.419g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.581g Noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g Noodles
Tryptophan 0.043mg Noodles
Threonine 0.138mg Noodles
Isoleucine 0.19mg Noodles
Leucine 0.365mg Noodles
Lysine 0.137mg Noodles
Methionine 0.086mg Noodles
Phenylalanine 0.24mg Noodles
Valine 0.22mg Noodles
Histidine 0.121mg Noodles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Noodles 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
20%
Noodles
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Noodles
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Noodles
Noodles is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Noodles
Noodles is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.419g)
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. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/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.