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Khorasan wheat vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Khorasan wheat and Amaranth grain

  • The amount of Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, Iron, and Magnesium in Khorasan wheat is higher than in Amaranth grain.
  • Khorasan wheat covers your daily Selenium needs 138% more than Amaranth grain.
  • Amaranth grain has 38 times less Vitamin B1 than Khorasan wheat. Khorasan wheat has 0.566mg of Vitamin B1, while Amaranth grain has 0.015mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked 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 Iron +79.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.9%
Contains more Potassium +198.5%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +327.9%
Contains more Copper +239.6%
Contains more Manganese +220.3%
Contains more Selenium +1381.8%
Contains more Calcium +113.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 142% 93% 156% 36% 1% 101% 169% 357% 445%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Iron +79.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.9%
Contains more Potassium +198.5%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +327.9%
Contains more Copper +239.6%
Contains more Manganese +220.3%
Contains more Selenium +1381.8%
Contains more Calcium +113.6%

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 E +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3673.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +736.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2612.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 13% 0% 0% 142% 43% 120% 57% 60% 0% 0% 5%
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 +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3673.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +736.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2612.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +282.6%
Contains more Fats +34.8%
Contains more Carbs +277.6%
Contains more Other +118.2%
Contains more Water +579%
15% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.54 g
Fats: 2.13 g
Carbs: 70.58 g
Water: 11.07 g
Other: 1.68 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 +282.6%
Contains more Fats +34.8%
Contains more Carbs +277.6%
Contains more Other +118.2%
Contains more Water +579%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +222.9%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
87% 11%
Starch: 52.41 g
Sucrose: 0.55 g
Glucose: 0.62 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 6.56 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 Starch +222.9%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Khorasan wheat Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 59.48g 16.59g Khorasan wheat
Protein 14.54g 3.8g Khorasan wheat
Fats 2.13g 1.58g Khorasan wheat
Carbs 70.58g 18.69g Khorasan wheat
Calories 337kcal 102kcal Khorasan wheat
Starch 52.41g 16.23g Khorasan wheat
Fructose 0.11g Khorasan wheat
Sugar 7.84g Amaranth grain
Fiber 11.1g 2.1g Khorasan wheat
Calcium 22mg 47mg Amaranth grain
Iron 3.77mg 2.1mg Khorasan wheat
Magnesium 130mg 65mg Khorasan wheat
Phosphorus 364mg 148mg Khorasan wheat
Potassium 403mg 135mg Khorasan wheat
Sodium 5mg 6mg Khorasan wheat
Zinc 3.68mg 0.86mg Khorasan wheat
Copper 0.506mg 0.149mg Khorasan wheat
Manganese 2.735mg 0.854mg Khorasan wheat
Selenium 81.5µg 5.5µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin A 10IU Khorasan wheat
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.19mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B1 0.566mg 0.015mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.022mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B3 6.375mg 0.235mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B5 0.949mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B6 0.259mg 0.113mg Khorasan wheat
Folate 22µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin K 1.8µg Khorasan wheat
Tryptophan 0.13mg Khorasan wheat
Threonine 0.442mg Khorasan wheat
Isoleucine 0.566mg Khorasan wheat
Leucine 1.112mg Khorasan wheat
Lysine 0.416mg Khorasan wheat
Methionine 0.251mg Khorasan wheat
Phenylalanine 0.772mg Khorasan wheat
Valine 0.687mg Khorasan wheat
Histidine 0.379mg Khorasan wheat
Trans Fat 0.005g Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 0.196g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.213g Khorasan wheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.621g Khorasan wheat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g Khorasan wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Khorasan wheat 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
36%
Khorasan wheat
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
Khorasan wheat
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is cheaper?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.84g)
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 - 0.196g)

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. Khorasan wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169743/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.