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White Bread vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between White Bread and Amaranth grain

  • White Bread has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, while Amaranth grain has more Manganese, and Magnesium.
  • White Bread's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 43% higher.
  • Amaranth grain contains 82 times less Sodium than White Bread. White Bread contains 490mg of Sodium, while Amaranth grain contains 6mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) 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 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
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 CalciumCalcium +206.4%
Contains more IronIron +71.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +182.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +47.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +59.3%
~equal in Potassium ~135mg

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% 0.06% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
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 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3453.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1004.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1934%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +404.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 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 +132.9%
Contains more FatsFats +110.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +164.4%
Contains more OtherOther +157.1%
Contains more WaterWater +106.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
87% 4% 6% 4%
Starch: 37.17 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 2.43 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.67 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 +129%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~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.
White Bread Amaranth grain
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White Bread Amaranth grain Opinion
Calories 266kcal 102kcal White Bread
Protein 8.85g 3.8g White Bread
Fats 3.33g 1.58g White Bread
Net carbs 46.72g 16.59g White Bread
Carbs 49.42g 18.69g White Bread
Magnesium 23mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Calcium 144mg 47mg White Bread
Potassium 126mg 135mg Amaranth grain
Iron 3.61mg 2.1mg White Bread
Sugar 5.67g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.7g 2.1g White Bread
Copper 0.101mg 0.149mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.74mg 0.86mg Amaranth grain
Starch 37.17g 16.23g White Bread
Phosphorus 98mg 148mg Amaranth grain
Sodium 490mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 1IU White Bread
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.19mg White Bread
Manganese 0.536mg 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 22µg 5.5µg White Bread
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.015mg White Bread
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.022mg White Bread
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 0.235mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 0.536mg White Bread
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.113mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin K 0.2µg White Bread
Folate 111µg 22µg White Bread
Trans Fat 0.027g Amaranth grain
Choline 14.6mg White Bread
Saturated Fat 0.698g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.599g White Bread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g White Bread
Fructose 2.43g White Bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g White Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g White Bread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g White Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White Bread Amaranth grain
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
33%
White Bread
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White Bread
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
White Bread
White Bread is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White Bread
White Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 484mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.698g)
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.

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. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.