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Maple syrup vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Maple syrup and Amaranth grain

  • Maple syrup has more Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Zinc, however, Amaranth grain is higher in Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Maple syrup covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 96% more than Amaranth grain.
  • Amaranth grain contains 3 times less Manganese than Maple syrup. Maple syrup contains 2.908mg of Manganese, while Amaranth grain contains 0.854mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Syrups, maple 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 Calcium +117%
Contains more Potassium +57%
Contains more Zinc +70.9%
Contains more Manganese +240.5%
Contains more Iron +1809.1%
Contains more Magnesium +209.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +7300%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +727.8%
Contains more Selenium +816.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Calcium +117%
Contains more Potassium +57%
Contains more Zinc +70.9%
Contains more Manganese +240.5%
Contains more Iron +1809.1%
Contains more Magnesium +209.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +7300%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +727.8%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5672.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +190.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5550%
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% 17% 294% 2% 3% 1% 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 B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5672.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +190.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5550%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +258.7%
Contains more Protein +9400%
Contains more Fats +2533.3%
Contains more Water +132%
Contains more Other +63.8%
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 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 +258.7%
Contains more Protein +9400%
Contains more Fats +2533.3%
Contains more Water +132%
Contains more Other +63.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
96% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 58.32 g
Glucose: 1.6 g
Fructose: 0.52 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.
Maple syrup Amaranth grain
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 67.04g 16.59g Maple syrup
Protein 0.04g 3.8g Amaranth grain
Fats 0.06g 1.58g Amaranth grain
Carbs 67.04g 18.69g Maple syrup
Calories 260kcal 102kcal Maple syrup
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup
Sugar 60.46g Amaranth grain
Fiber 0g 2.1g Amaranth grain
Calcium 102mg 47mg Maple syrup
Iron 0.11mg 2.1mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 21mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 2mg 148mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 212mg 135mg Maple syrup
Sodium 12mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 1.47mg 0.86mg Maple syrup
Copper 0.018mg 0.149mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 2.908mg 0.854mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg 5.5µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin E 0mg 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.015mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.022mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 0.235mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B5 0.036mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.113mg Amaranth grain
Folate 0µg 22µg Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 0.007g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Maple syrup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g Maple syrup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup 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
26%
Maple syrup
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
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 - 0.007g)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.