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Walnut vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Walnut and Amaranth grain?

  • Walnut is richer than Amaranth grain in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Zinc, Folate, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Walnut's daily need coverage for Copper is 160% more.
  • Walnut has 23 times more Vitamin B1 than Amaranth grain. While Walnut has 0.341mg of Vitamin B1, Amaranth grain has only 0.015mg.

We used Nuts, walnuts, english 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 more Calcium +108.5%
Contains more Iron +38.6%
Contains more Magnesium +143.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.8%
Contains more Potassium +226.7%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +259.3%
Contains more Copper +964.4%
Contains more Manganese +299.8%
Contains more Selenium +12.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 110% 113% 149% 39% 1% 85% 529% 446% 27%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Calcium +108.5%
Contains more Iron +38.6%
Contains more Magnesium +143.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.8%
Contains more Potassium +226.7%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +259.3%
Contains more Copper +964.4%
Contains more Manganese +299.8%
Contains more Selenium +12.2%

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.
Walnut
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Contains more Vitamin E +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +378.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +375.2%
Contains more Folate +345.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 14% 0% 5% 86% 35% 22% 35% 124% 74% 0% 7%
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 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +378.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +375.2%
Contains more Folate +345.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +300.8%
Contains more Fats +4027.2%
Contains more Other +131.2%
Contains more Carbs +36.3%
Contains more Water +1746.7%
15% 65% 14% 4% 2%
Protein: 15.23 g
Fats: 65.21 g
Carbs: 13.71 g
Water: 4.07 g
Other: 1.78 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 Protein +300.8%
Contains more Fats +4027.2%
Contains more Other +131.2%
Contains more Carbs +36.3%
Contains more Water +1746.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +26950%
2% 91% 3% 3%
Starch: 0.06 g
Sucrose: 2.43 g
Glucose: 0.08 g
Fructose: 0.09 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 +26950%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Walnut Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 7.01g 16.59g Amaranth grain
Protein 15.23g 3.8g Walnut
Fats 65.21g 1.58g Walnut
Carbs 13.71g 18.69g Amaranth grain
Calories 654kcal 102kcal Walnut
Starch 0.06g 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fructose 0.09g Walnut
Sugar 2.61g Amaranth grain
Fiber 6.7g 2.1g Walnut
Calcium 98mg 47mg Walnut
Iron 2.91mg 2.1mg Walnut
Magnesium 158mg 65mg Walnut
Phosphorus 346mg 148mg Walnut
Potassium 441mg 135mg Walnut
Sodium 2mg 6mg Walnut
Zinc 3.09mg 0.86mg Walnut
Copper 1.586mg 0.149mg Walnut
Manganese 3.414mg 0.854mg Walnut
Selenium 4.9µg 5.5µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 20IU Walnut
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Walnut
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.19mg Walnut
Vitamin C 1.3mg Walnut
Vitamin B1 0.341mg 0.015mg Walnut
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.022mg Walnut
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 0.235mg Walnut
Vitamin B5 0.57mg Walnut
Vitamin B6 0.537mg 0.113mg Walnut
Folate 98µg 22µg Walnut
Vitamin K 2.7µg Walnut
Tryptophan 0.17mg Walnut
Threonine 0.596mg Walnut
Isoleucine 0.625mg Walnut
Leucine 1.17mg Walnut
Lysine 0.424mg Walnut
Methionine 0.236mg Walnut
Phenylalanine 0.711mg Walnut
Valine 0.753mg Walnut
Histidine 0.391mg Walnut
Saturated Fat 6.126g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 8.933g Walnut
Polyunsaturated fat 47.174g Walnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Walnut 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
33%
Walnut
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
152%
Walnut
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.61g)
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 - 6.126g)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Walnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170187/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.