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Sugar vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Sugar and Amaranth grain?

  • Amaranth grain is richer than Sugar in Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Zinc, and Folate.
  • Amaranth grain's daily need coverage for Manganese is 37% more.

We used Sugars, granulated and Amaranth grain, cooked types 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 Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Calcium +4600%
Contains more Iron +4100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +6650%
Contains more Zinc +8500%
Contains more Copper +2028.6%
Contains more Manganese +21250%
Contains more Selenium +816.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Calcium +4600%
Contains more Iron +4100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +6650%
Contains more Zinc +8500%
Contains more Copper +2028.6%
Contains more Manganese +21250%
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.
Sugar
6
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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +434.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +375700%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 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 Carbs +434.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +375700%
Contains more Other +∞%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 99.8 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 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 Starch +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 99.98g 16.59g Sugar
Protein 0g 3.8g Amaranth grain
Fats 0g 1.58g Amaranth grain
Carbs 99.98g 18.69g Sugar
Calories 387kcal 102kcal Sugar
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Sugar 99.8g Amaranth grain
Fiber 0g 2.1g Amaranth grain
Calcium 1mg 47mg Amaranth grain
Iron 0.05mg 2.1mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 0mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 0mg 148mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 2mg 135mg Amaranth grain
Sodium 1mg 6mg Sugar
Zinc 0.01mg 0.86mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.007mg 0.149mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.004mg 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 0.6µg 5.5µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin E 0mg 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.015mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.022mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.235mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.113mg Amaranth grain
Folate 0µg 22µg Amaranth grain

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sugar 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
0%
Sugar
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Sugar
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $2.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 99.8g)
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 - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.