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Sugar substitute vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between sugar substitute and amaranth

  • Sugar substitute has more calcium, while amaranth has more manganese, iron, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, vitamin B6, zinc, and fiber.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for calcium is 83% higher.
  • Amaranth contains 95 times less sodium than sugar substitute. Sugar substitute contains 572mg of sodium, while amaranth contains 6mg.
  • Sugar substitute has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of sugar substitute is 40, while the glycemic index of amaranth is 97.

The food types used in this comparison are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
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 +1770.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +983.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +246.2%
Contains more IronIron +1212.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +2028.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +2050%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1750%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3781.8%

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% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 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 B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +653.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.015mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 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 CarbsCarbs +353.6%
Contains more OtherOther +423.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +84.5%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +722.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 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 GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +361.1%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Amaranth DV% diff.
Calcium 879mg 47mg 83%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.854mg 36%
Sodium 572mg 6mg 25%
Iron 0.16mg 2.1mg 24%
Carbs 84.77g 18.69g 22%
Phosphorus 8mg 148mg 20%
Copper 0.007mg 0.149mg 16%
Magnesium 6mg 65mg 14%
Calories 347kcal 102kcal 12%
Selenium 5.5µg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.113mg 8%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.86mg 7%
Folate 22µg 6%
Fiber 0.6g 2.1g 6%
Starch 3.52g 16.23g 5%
Protein 2.06g 3.8g 3%
Potassium 39mg 135mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 2%
Fats 0g 1.58g 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.022mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 1%
Net carbs 84.17g 16.59g N/A
Sugar 4.03g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.015mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Amaranth
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
1%
Sugar substitute
5%
Amaranth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
43%
Amaranth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 566mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Amaranth
Amaranth is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat ( g)

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 substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/nutrients
  2. Amaranth - 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.