Bran raw vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between bran raw and amaranth
- Amaranth has less manganese, vitamin B1, phosphorus, selenium, fiber, iron, magnesium, copper, zinc, and vitamin B2.
- Bran raw covers your daily manganese needs 208% more than amaranth.
- Amaranth contains 78 times less vitamin B1 than bran raw. Bran raw contains 1.17mg of vitamin B1, while amaranth contains 0.015mg.
- The glycemic index of amaranth is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Oat bran, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +261.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +319.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +157.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +170.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +261.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +395.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +559.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +721.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +431.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +7700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +297.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +46% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +136.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +355.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +344.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +254.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +276.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1047.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 5.63mg | 0.854mg | 208% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.17mg | 0.015mg | 96% |
| Phosphorus | 734mg | 148mg | 84% |
| Selenium | 45.2µg | 5.5µg | 72% |
| Fiber | 15.4g | 2.1g | 53% |
| Iron | 5.41mg | 2.1mg | 41% |
| Magnesium | 235mg | 65mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.494mg | 30% | |
| Copper | 0.403mg | 0.149mg | 28% |
| Protein | 17.3g | 3.8g | 27% |
| Zinc | 3.11mg | 0.86mg | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.766g | 18% | |
| Carbs | 66.22g | 18.69g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 0.022mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 566mg | 135mg | 13% |
| Folate | 52µg | 22µg | 8% |
| Fats | 7.03g | 1.58g | 8% |
| Calories | 246kcal | 102kcal | 7% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.376g | 6% | |
| Choline | 32.2mg | 6% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.328g | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.01mg | 0.19mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.165mg | 0.113mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.934mg | 0.235mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 3.2µg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 58mg | 47mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 50.82g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.45g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 4mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.335mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.502mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.668mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.374mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.76mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.335mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.908mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.964mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.41mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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43%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran raw contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bran raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran raw is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bran raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.328g)