Brown rice vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are brown rice and amaranth different?
- Brown rice is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and manganese; however, amaranth is richer in iron, phosphorus, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for iron for amaranth is 19% higher.
- Brown rice contains 12 times more vitamin B1 than amaranth. While brown rice contains 0.178mg of vitamin B1, amaranth contains only 0.015mg.
- Brown rice has a lower glycemic index (66) than amaranth (97).
Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked 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 less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1466.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57% |
| Contains more IronIron | +275% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1086.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +213.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +989.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +11.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +144.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.74 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
25.58 g
Water:
70.27 g
Other:
0.44 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +62.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75% |
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Water
~75.16g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
24.79 g
Sucrose:
0.24 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
16.23 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +52.7% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.56mg | 2.1mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.561mg | 0.235mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.178mg | 0.015mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 8% | |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 65mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 103mg | 148mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.106mg | 0.149mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.974mg | 0.854mg | 5% |
| Starch | 24.79g | 16.23g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.069mg | 0.022mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 47mg | 4% |
| Folate | 9µg | 22µg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.74g | 3.8g | 2% |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 25.58g | 18.69g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.366g | 2% | |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.1g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.113mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.369g | 1% | |
| Calories | 123kcal | 102kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 5.8µg | 5.5µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 0.86mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 86mg | 135mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.97g | 1.58g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.98g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.24g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 4mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.095mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.109mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.214mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.355g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
13%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brown rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown rice is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brown rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals