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Papadum vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Papadum and Amaranth grain

  • Papadum has more Copper, Iron, Fiber, Folate, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Potassium, and Zinc than Amaranth grain.
  • Papadum's daily need coverage for Copper is 94% more.
  • Papadum contains 291 times more Sodium than Amaranth grain. Papadum contains 1745mg of Sodium, while Amaranth grain contains 6mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Papad 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 194% 43% 88% 293% 333% 93% 165% 228% 204% 45%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +316.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +204.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +640.7%
Contains more IronIron +271.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +569.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +295.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +160.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +82.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%

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% 3% 1% 0% 69% 60% 28% 55% 66% 0% 1% 164% 0.22%
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 +1746.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1072.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +526.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +152.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +895.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +280%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 3% 60% 3% 8%
Protein: 25.56 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 59.87 g
Water: 3.49 g
Other: 7.83 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 +572.6%
Contains more FatsFats +105.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +220.3%
Contains more OtherOther +916.9%
Contains more WaterWater +2053.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Papadum Amaranth grain Opinion
Calories 371kcal 102kcal Papadum
Protein 25.56g 3.8g Papadum
Fats 3.25g 1.58g Papadum
Net carbs 41.27g 16.59g Papadum
Carbs 59.87g 18.69g Papadum
Cholesterol 4mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 271mg 65mg Papadum
Calcium 143mg 47mg Papadum
Potassium 1000mg 135mg Papadum
Iron 7.8mg 2.1mg Papadum
Fiber 18.6g 2.1g Papadum
Copper 0.998mg 0.149mg Papadum
Zinc 3.4mg 0.86mg Papadum
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 385mg 148mg Papadum
Sodium 1745mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 50IU Papadum
Vitamin A 13µg Papadum
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 1.562mg 0.854mg Papadum
Selenium 8.3µg 5.5µg Papadum
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 0.015mg Papadum
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.022mg Papadum
Vitamin B3 1.472mg 0.235mg Papadum
Vitamin B5 0.917mg Papadum
Vitamin B6 0.285mg 0.113mg Papadum
Vitamin K 0.4µg Papadum
Folate 219µg 22µg Papadum
Choline 0.4mg Papadum
Saturated Fat 1.084g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.532g Papadum
Polyunsaturated fat 1.148g Papadum
Tryptophan 0.266mg Papadum
Threonine 0.886mg Papadum
Isoleucine 1.303mg Papadum
Leucine 2.115mg Papadum
Lysine 1.695mg Papadum
Methionine 0.372mg Papadum
Phenylalanine 1.491mg Papadum
Valine 1.434mg Papadum
Histidine 0.715mg Papadum

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Papadum 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
34%
Papadum
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
Papadum
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Papadum
Papadum is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Papadum
Papadum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Papadum
Papadum is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 1739mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.084g)

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. Papadum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168106/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.