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Radish vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Radish and Amaranth grain

  • Radish contains less Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Copper, Selenium, and Zinc than Amaranth grain.
  • Amaranth grain's daily need coverage for Manganese is 34% higher.
  • Amaranth grain contains 2 times less Potassium than Radish. Radish contains 233mg of Potassium, while Amaranth grain contains 135mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Radishes, 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 Potassium +72.6%
Contains more Calcium +88%
Contains more Iron +517.6%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +640%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Zinc +207.1%
Contains more Copper +198%
Contains more Manganese +1137.7%
Contains more Selenium +816.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 13% 8% 9% 21% 6% 8% 17% 10% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Potassium +72.6%
Contains more Calcium +88%
Contains more Iron +517.6%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +640%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Zinc +207.1%
Contains more Copper +198%
Contains more Manganese +1137.7%
Contains more Selenium +816.7%

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.
Radish
9
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.3%
Contains more Folate +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.235
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 50% 3% 9% 5% 10% 17% 19% 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 B2 +77.3%
Contains more Folate +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.235

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +26.8%
Contains more Protein +458.8%
Contains more Fats +1480%
Contains more Carbs +449.7%
Contains more Other +40%
3% 95%
Protein: 0.68 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 95.27 g
Other: 0.55 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 Water +26.8%
Contains more Protein +458.8%
Contains more Fats +1480%
Contains more Carbs +449.7%
Contains more Other +40%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
5% 56% 38%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 1.05 g
Fructose: 0.71 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 16.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Radish 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Radish Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 1.8g 16.59g Amaranth grain
Protein 0.68g 3.8g Amaranth grain
Fats 0.1g 1.58g Amaranth grain
Carbs 3.4g 18.69g Amaranth grain
Calories 16kcal 102kcal Amaranth grain
Starch 0g 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fructose 0.71g Radish
Sugar 1.86g Amaranth grain
Fiber 1.6g 2.1g Amaranth grain
Calcium 25mg 47mg Amaranth grain
Iron 0.34mg 2.1mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 10mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 20mg 148mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 233mg 135mg Radish
Sodium 39mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.28mg 0.86mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.05mg 0.149mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.069mg 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 0.6µg 5.5µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 7IU Radish
Vitamin E 0mg 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin C 14.8mg Radish
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.015mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.022mg Radish
Vitamin B3 0.254mg 0.235mg Radish
Vitamin B5 0.165mg Radish
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.113mg Amaranth grain
Folate 25µg 22µg Radish
Vitamin K 1.3µg Radish
Tryptophan 0.009mg Radish
Threonine 0.023mg Radish
Isoleucine 0.02mg Radish
Leucine 0.031mg Radish
Lysine 0.033mg Radish
Methionine 0.01mg Radish
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Radish
Valine 0.035mg Radish
Histidine 0.013mg Radish
Saturated Fat 0.032g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g Radish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g Radish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Radish 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
10%
Radish
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Radish
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Radish
Radish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Radish
Radish is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Radish
Radish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
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 - 0.032g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is relatively richer in minerals

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. Radish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169276/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.