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Praline vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Praline and Amaranth grain different?

  • Praline is richer in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Fiber, while Amaranth grain is higher in Iron, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Praline covers your daily need of Copper 38% more than Amaranth grain.
  • Praline contains 14 times more Vitamin B1 than Amaranth grain. Praline contains 0.203mg of Vitamin B1, while Amaranth grain contains 0.015mg.

Candies, praline, prepared-from-recipe and Amaranth grain, cooked types were 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 Potassium +60.7%
Contains more Zinc +94.2%
Contains more Copper +231.5%
Contains more Manganese +97%
Contains more Iron +62.8%
Contains more Magnesium +32.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.3%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Selenium +205.6%
Equal in Calcium - 47
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 49% 35% 45% 20% 7% 46% 165% 220% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Potassium +60.7%
Contains more Zinc +94.2%
Contains more Copper +231.5%
Contains more Manganese +97%
Contains more Iron +62.8%
Contains more Magnesium +32.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.3%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Selenium +205.6%
Equal in Calcium - 47

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 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.8%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 10% 0% 1% 51% 13% 8% 20% 18% 5% 0% 4%
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 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.8%
Contains more Folate +266.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1539.2%
Contains more Carbs +218.8%
Contains more Other +10.4%
Contains more Protein +15.2%
Contains more Water +625.5%
Equal in Other - 0.77
3% 26% 60% 10%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 59.59 g
Water: 10.36 g
Other: 0.85 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 Fats +1539.2%
Contains more Carbs +218.8%
Contains more Other +10.4%
Contains more Protein +15.2%
Contains more Water +625.5%
Equal in Other - 0.77

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Praline Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 56.09g 16.59g Praline
Protein 3.3g 3.8g Amaranth grain
Fats 25.9g 1.58g Praline
Carbs 59.59g 18.69g Praline
Calories 485kcal 102kcal Praline
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Sugar 55.79g Amaranth grain
Fiber 3.5g 2.1g Praline
Calcium 43mg 47mg Amaranth grain
Iron 1.29mg 2.1mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 49mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 104mg 148mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 217mg 135mg Praline
Sodium 48mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 1.67mg 0.86mg Praline
Copper 0.494mg 0.149mg Praline
Manganese 1.682mg 0.854mg Praline
Selenium 1.8µg 5.5µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 19IU Praline
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Praline
Vitamin E 0.5mg 0.19mg Praline
Vitamin C 0.3mg Praline
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.015mg Praline
Vitamin B2 0.053mg 0.022mg Praline
Vitamin B3 0.415mg 0.235mg Praline
Vitamin B5 0.332mg Praline
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.113mg Amaranth grain
Folate 6µg 22µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin K 1.3µg Praline
Saturated Fat 2.224g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 14.683g Praline
Polyunsaturated fat 7.778g Praline

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Praline 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
11%
Praline
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Praline
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Praline
Praline is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Praline
Praline is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Praline
Praline is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
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 - 2.224g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Praline - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168791/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.