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 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.
| 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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.54 g
Fats:
2.13 g
Carbs:
70.58 g
Water:
11.07 g
Other:
1.68 g
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
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
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 | +∞% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 337kcal | 102kcal |
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| Protein | 14.54g | 3.8g |
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| Fats | 2.13g | 1.58g |
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| Net carbs | 59.48g | 16.59g |
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| Carbs | 70.58g | 18.69g |
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| Magnesium | 130mg | 65mg |
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| Calcium | 22mg | 47mg |
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| Potassium | 403mg | 135mg |
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| Iron | 3.77mg | 2.1mg |
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| Sugar | 7.84g |
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| Fiber | 11.1g | 2.1g |
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| Copper | 0.506mg | 0.149mg |
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| Zinc | 3.68mg | 0.86mg |
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| Starch | 52.41g | 16.23g |
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| Phosphorus | 364mg | 148mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 6mg |
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| Vitamin A | 10IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.61mg | 0.19mg |
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| Manganese | 2.735mg | 0.854mg |
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| Selenium | 81.5µg | 5.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.566mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.184mg | 0.022mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.375mg | 0.235mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.949mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.259mg | 0.113mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg |
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| Folate | 22µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.005g |
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| Choline | 25.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.196g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.213g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.621g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.13mg |
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| Threonine | 0.442mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.566mg |
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| Leucine | 1.112mg |
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| Lysine | 0.416mg |
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| Methionine | 0.251mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.772mg |
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| Valine | 0.687mg |
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| Histidine | 0.379mg |
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| Fructose | 0.11g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.048g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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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%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Khorasan wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Khorasan wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is cheaper?
Khorasan wheat is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Khorasan wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Khorasan wheat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.196g)