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Peanut vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Peanut and Amaranth grain different?

  • Peanut has more Copper, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, Fiber, and Magnesium than Amaranth grain.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Peanut is 111% higher.
  • Peanut contains 51 times more Vitamin B3 than Amaranth grain. While Peanut contains 12.066mg of Vitamin B3, Amaranth grain contains only 0.235mg.

Peanuts, all types, raw and Amaranth grain, cooked are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +95.7%
Contains more Iron +118.1%
Contains more Magnesium +158.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.1%
Contains more Potassium +422.2%
Contains more Zinc +280.2%
Contains more Copper +667.8%
Contains more Manganese +126.5%
Contains more Selenium +30.9%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 172% 120% 162% 63% 3% 90% 382% 253% 40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Calcium +95.7%
Contains more Iron +118.1%
Contains more Magnesium +158.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.1%
Contains more Potassium +422.2%
Contains more Zinc +280.2%
Contains more Copper +667.8%
Contains more Manganese +126.5%
Contains more Selenium +30.9%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%

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.
Peanut
12
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Contains more Vitamin E +4284.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +513.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5034.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208%
Contains more Folate +990.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 167% 0% 0% 160% 32% 227% 107% 81% 180% 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 +4284.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +513.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5034.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208%
Contains more Folate +990.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +578.9%
Contains more Fats +3016.5%
Contains more Other +202.6%
Contains more Carbs +15.9%
Contains more Water +1056.3%
26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 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 +578.9%
Contains more Fats +3016.5%
Contains more Other +202.6%
Contains more Carbs +15.9%
Contains more Water +1056.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 7.63g 16.59g Amaranth grain
Protein 25.8g 3.8g Peanut
Fats 49.24g 1.58g Peanut
Carbs 16.13g 18.69g Amaranth grain
Calories 567kcal 102kcal Peanut
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Sugar 4.72g Amaranth grain
Fiber 8.5g 2.1g Peanut
Calcium 92mg 47mg Peanut
Iron 4.58mg 2.1mg Peanut
Magnesium 168mg 65mg Peanut
Phosphorus 376mg 148mg Peanut
Potassium 705mg 135mg Peanut
Sodium 18mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 3.27mg 0.86mg Peanut
Copper 1.144mg 0.149mg Peanut
Manganese 1.934mg 0.854mg Peanut
Selenium 7.2µg 5.5µg Peanut
Vitamin E 8.33mg 0.19mg Peanut
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.015mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.022mg Peanut
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 0.235mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 1.767mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.113mg Peanut
Folate 240µg 22µg Peanut
Tryptophan 0.25mg Peanut
Threonine 0.883mg Peanut
Isoleucine 0.907mg Peanut
Leucine 1.672mg Peanut
Lysine 0.926mg Peanut
Methionine 0.317mg Peanut
Phenylalanine 1.377mg Peanut
Valine 1.082mg Peanut
Histidine 0.652mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 6.279g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 24.426g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peanut 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
79%
Peanut
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut
Peanut is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
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 - 6.279g)

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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/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.