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Porridge vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Porridge and Amaranth grain

  • Porridge has more Iron, however, Amaranth grain is higher in Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Fiber.
  • Amaranth grain covers your daily Manganese needs 37% more than Porridge.
  • Amaranth grain contains 2 times less Calcium than Porridge. Porridge contains 87mg of Calcium, while Amaranth grain contains 47mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt 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 3.6% 26% 1.4% 140% 13% 3.5% 6.4% 0.78% 0% 15%
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 CalciumCalcium +85.1%
Contains more IronIron +78.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +743.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +272.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +561.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +886.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +96.4%
~equal in Sodium ~6mg

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% 0% 0.4% 0% 14% 5.8% 9.8% 4.3% 3% 0% 0.25% 9% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +121.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +850%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +769.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +83.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 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 WaterWater +16.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +163.9%
Contains more FatsFats +652.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +77.7%
Contains more OtherOther +250%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Porridge Amaranth grain
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
Lower in Sodium Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Amaranth grain Opinion
Calories 50kcal 102kcal Amaranth grain
Protein 1.44g 3.8g Amaranth grain
Fats 0.21g 1.58g Amaranth grain
Net carbs 10.02g 16.59g Amaranth grain
Carbs 10.52g 18.69g Amaranth grain
Magnesium 5mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Calcium 87mg 47mg Porridge
Potassium 16mg 135mg Amaranth grain
Iron 3.74mg 2.1mg Porridge
Sugar 0.03g Amaranth grain
Fiber 0.5g 2.1g Amaranth grain
Copper 0.04mg 0.149mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.13mg 0.86mg Amaranth grain
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 15mg 148mg Amaranth grain
Sodium 6mg 6mg
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0mg 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 2.8µg 5.5µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.015mg Porridge
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.022mg Porridge
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 0.235mg Porridge
Vitamin B5 0.071mg Porridge
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.113mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin K 0.1µg Porridge
Folate 12µg 22µg Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 0.033g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g Porridge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g Porridge
Tryptophan 0.02mg Porridge
Threonine 0.045mg Porridge
Isoleucine 0.063mg Porridge
Leucine 0.11mg Porridge
Lysine 0.037mg Porridge
Methionine 0.027mg Porridge
Phenylalanine 0.078mg Porridge
Valine 0.07mg Porridge
Histidine 0.033mg Porridge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Porridge 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
4%
Porridge
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Porridge
Porridge is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (6 mg)

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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.