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Tomato vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tomato and Amaranth grain

  • Tomato contains less Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Copper, Selenium, and Zinc than Amaranth grain.
  • Amaranth grain's daily need coverage for Manganese is 32% higher.
  • Amaranth grain contains 2 times less Potassium than Tomato. Tomato contains 237mg of Potassium, while Amaranth grain contains 135mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average 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 +75.6%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Calcium +370%
Contains more Iron +677.8%
Contains more Magnesium +490.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +516.7%
Contains more Zinc +405.9%
Contains more Copper +152.5%
Contains more Manganese +649.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 8% 11% 21% 1% 5% 20% 15% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Potassium +75.6%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Calcium +370%
Contains more Iron +677.8%
Contains more Magnesium +490.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +516.7%
Contains more Zinc +405.9%
Contains more Copper +152.5%
Contains more Manganese +649.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Tomato
9
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Contains more Vitamin E +184.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +152.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.3%
Contains more Folate +46.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 11% 0% 46% 10% 5% 12% 6% 19% 12% 0% 20%
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 +184.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +152.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.3%
Contains more Folate +46.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +25.8%
Contains more Protein +331.8%
Contains more Fats +690%
Contains more Carbs +380.5%
Contains more Other +51%
4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 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 +25.8%
Contains more Protein +331.8%
Contains more Fats +690%
Contains more Carbs +380.5%
Contains more Other +51%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
48% 52%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.25 g
Fructose: 1.37 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 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.
Tomato Amaranth grain
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 2.69g 16.59g Amaranth grain
Protein 0.88g 3.8g Amaranth grain
Fats 0.2g 1.58g Amaranth grain
Carbs 3.89g 18.69g Amaranth grain
Calories 18kcal 102kcal Amaranth grain
Starch 0g 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fructose 1.37g Tomato
Sugar 2.63g Amaranth grain
Fiber 1.2g 2.1g Amaranth grain
Calcium 10mg 47mg Amaranth grain
Iron 0.27mg 2.1mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 11mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 24mg 148mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 237mg 135mg Tomato
Sodium 5mg 6mg Tomato
Zinc 0.17mg 0.86mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.059mg 0.149mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.114mg 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 0µg 5.5µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 833IU Tomato
Vitamin A RAE 42µg Tomato
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.19mg Tomato
Vitamin C 13.7mg Tomato
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.015mg Tomato
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.022mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B3 0.594mg 0.235mg Tomato
Vitamin B5 0.089mg Tomato
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.113mg Amaranth grain
Folate 15µg 22µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin K 7.9µg Tomato
Tryptophan 0.006mg Tomato
Threonine 0.027mg Tomato
Isoleucine 0.018mg Tomato
Leucine 0.025mg Tomato
Lysine 0.027mg Tomato
Methionine 0.006mg Tomato
Phenylalanine 0.027mg Tomato
Valine 0.018mg Tomato
Histidine 0.014mg Tomato
Saturated Fat 0.028g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g Tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g Tomato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tomato 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
16%
Tomato
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Tomato
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato
Tomato is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato
Tomato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
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 - 0.028g)
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. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/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.