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Macadamia vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Macadamia and Amaranth grain

  • The amount of Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Potassium in Macadamia is higher than in Amaranth grain.
  • Macadamia covers your daily need of Manganese 142% more than Amaranth grain.
  • Macadamia contains 80 times more Vitamin B1 than Amaranth grain. While Macadamia contains 1.195mg of Vitamin B1, Amaranth grain contains only 0.015mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, macadamia nuts, 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 Calcium +80.9%
Contains more Iron +75.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +27%
Contains more Potassium +172.6%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +51.2%
Contains more Copper +407.4%
Contains more Manganese +383.7%
Contains more Selenium +52.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Calcium +80.9%
Contains more Iron +75.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +27%
Contains more Potassium +172.6%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +51.2%
Contains more Copper +407.4%
Contains more Manganese +383.7%
Contains more Selenium +52.8%

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 E +184.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +636.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +952.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.4%
Contains more Folate +100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 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 E +184.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +636.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +952.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.4%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +108.2%
Contains more Fats +4695.6%
Contains more Other +48.1%
Contains more Carbs +35.2%
Contains more Water +5426.5%
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 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 +108.2%
Contains more Fats +4695.6%
Contains more Other +48.1%
Contains more Carbs +35.2%
Contains more Water +5426.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +1445.7%
19% 79%
Starch: 1.05 g
Sucrose: 4.43 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 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 +1445.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macadamia Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 5.22g 16.59g Amaranth grain
Protein 7.91g 3.8g Macadamia
Fats 75.77g 1.58g Macadamia
Carbs 13.82g 18.69g Amaranth grain
Calories 718kcal 102kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia
Sugar 4.57g Amaranth grain
Fiber 8.6g 2.1g Macadamia
Calcium 85mg 47mg Macadamia
Iron 3.69mg 2.1mg Macadamia
Magnesium 130mg 65mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 188mg 148mg Macadamia
Potassium 368mg 135mg Macadamia
Sodium 5mg 6mg Macadamia
Zinc 1.3mg 0.86mg Macadamia
Copper 0.756mg 0.149mg Macadamia
Manganese 4.131mg 0.854mg Macadamia
Selenium 3.6µg 5.5µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.19mg Macadamia
Vitamin C 1.2mg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 1.195mg 0.015mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.022mg Macadamia
Vitamin B3 2.473mg 0.235mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.758mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.275mg 0.113mg Macadamia
Folate 11µg 22µg Amaranth grain
Tryptophan 0.067mg Macadamia
Threonine 0.37mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0.314mg Macadamia
Leucine 0.602mg Macadamia
Lysine 0.018mg Macadamia
Methionine 0.023mg Macadamia
Phenylalanine 0.665mg Macadamia
Valine 0.363mg Macadamia
Histidine 0.195mg Macadamia
Saturated Fat 12.061g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g Macadamia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macadamia 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
43%
Macadamia
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Macadamia
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
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 - 12.061g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)

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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.