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Khorasan wheat vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between khorasan wheat and amaranth

  • The amount of selenium, manganese, vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B3, fiber, phosphorus, zinc, iron, and magnesium in khorasan wheat is higher than in amaranth.
  • Khorasan wheat covers your daily selenium needs 138% more than amaranth.
  • Amaranth has 38 times less vitamin B1 than khorasan wheat. Khorasan wheat has 0.566mg of vitamin B1, while amaranth has 0.015mg.
  • Amaranth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of amaranth is 97, while the glycemic index of khorasan wheat is 40.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 93% 6.6% 36% 141% 169% 100% 156% 0.65% 357% 445%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 14% 12% 79% 50% 23% 63% 0.78% 111% 30%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +198.5%
Contains more IronIron +79.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +239.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +327.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +145.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +220.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1381.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.33% 12% 0% 142% 42% 120% 57% 60% 0% 4.5% 0% 14%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 3.8% 5.1% 4.4% 0% 26% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3673.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +736.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2612.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +129.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +282.6%
Contains more FatsFats +34.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +277.6%
Contains more OtherOther +118.2%
Contains more WaterWater +579%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 StarchStarch +222.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Khorasan wheat Amaranth DV% diff.
Selenium 81.5µg 5.5µg 138%
Manganese 2.735mg 0.854mg 82%
Vitamin B1 0.566mg 0.015mg 46%
Copper 0.506mg 0.149mg 40%
Vitamin B3 6.375mg 0.235mg 38%
Fiber 11.1g 2.1g 36%
Phosphorus 364mg 148mg 31%
Zinc 3.68mg 0.86mg 26%
Protein 14.54g 3.8g 21%
Iron 3.77mg 2.1mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.949mg 19%
Carbs 70.58g 18.69g 17%
Magnesium 130mg 65mg 15%
Starch 52.41g 16.23g 15%
Calories 337kcal 102kcal 12%
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.022mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.259mg 0.113mg 11%
Potassium 403mg 135mg 8%
Folate 22µg 6%
Choline 25.8mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.621g 4%
Calcium 22mg 47mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.19mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.196g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.213g 1%
Fats 2.13g 1.58g 1%
Net carbs 59.48g 16.59g N/A
Sugar 7.84g N/A
Sodium 5mg 6mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.005g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.442mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.566mg 0%
Leucine 1.112mg 0%
Lysine 0.416mg 0%
Methionine 0.251mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.772mg 0%
Valine 0.687mg 0%
Histidine 0.379mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Khorasan wheat Amaranth
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
35%
Khorasan wheat
5%
Amaranth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
Khorasan wheat
43%
Amaranth

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 Cholesterol?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth
Amaranth 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 - 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.