Tortilla vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Tortilla and Amaranth grain
- Tortilla has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, Selenium, Folate, and Vitamin B2, however, Amaranth grain is higher in Manganese, Magnesium, and Copper.
- Tortilla covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 30% more than Amaranth grain.
- Amaranth grain contains 80 times less Sodium than Tortilla. Tortilla contains 482mg of Sodium, while Amaranth grain contains 6mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) 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.
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Calcium
+48.9%
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Iron
+81.4%
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Selenium
+201.8%
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Magnesium
+242.1%
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Potassium
+28.6%
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Sodium
-98.8%
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Zinc
+168.8%
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Copper
+46.1%
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Manganese
+218.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 148
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Calcium
+48.9%
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Iron
+81.4%
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Selenium
+201.8%
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Magnesium
+242.1%
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Potassium
+28.6%
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Sodium
-98.8%
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Zinc
+168.8%
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Copper
+46.1%
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Manganese
+218.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 148
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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Vitamin B1
+2366.7%
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Vitamin B2
+418.2%
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Vitamin B3
+1655.3%
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Folate
+345.5%
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Vitamin B6
+88.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.19
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Vitamin B1
+2366.7%
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Vitamin B2
+418.2%
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Vitamin B3
+1655.3%
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Folate
+345.5%
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Vitamin B6
+88.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.19
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+91.6%
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Carbs
+167.2%
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+142.9%
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Fats
+66.3%
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Water
+88.1%
Protein:
7.28 g
Fats:
0.95 g
Carbs:
49.94 g
Water:
39.96 g
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1.87 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
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Protein
+91.6%
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Carbs
+167.2%
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+142.9%
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Fats
+66.3%
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Water
+88.1%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+165.1%
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Maltose
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Starch:
43.02 g
Sucrose:
0.22 g
Glucose:
0.15 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
2.37 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
16.23 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
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0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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+165.1%
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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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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 47.54g | 16.59g |
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| Protein | 7.28g | 3.8g |
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| Fats | 0.95g | 1.58g |
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| Carbs | 49.94g | 18.69g |
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| Calories | 237kcal | 102kcal |
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| Starch | 43.02g | 16.23g |
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| Sugar | 2.75g |
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| Fiber | 2.4g | 2.1g |
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| Calcium | 70mg | 47mg |
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| Iron | 3.81mg | 2.1mg |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 65mg |
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| Phosphorus | 146mg | 148mg |
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| Potassium | 105mg | 135mg |
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| Sodium | 482mg | 6mg |
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| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.86mg |
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| Copper | 0.102mg | 0.149mg |
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| Manganese | 0.268mg | 0.854mg |
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| Selenium | 16.6µg | 5.5µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.19mg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0.022mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.125mg | 0.235mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.113mg |
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| Folate | 98µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.06mg |
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| Threonine | 0.182mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.286mg |
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| Leucine | 0.53mg |
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| Lysine | 0.157mg |
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| Methionine | 0.122mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.375mg |
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| Valine | 0.326mg |
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| Histidine | 0.165mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.296g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.185g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.391g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.019g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 476mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.296g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( mg)
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.