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Amaranth vs. Beef Liver raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between amaranth and beef Liver raw?

  • Amaranth is higher in manganese, yet beef Liver raw is higher in copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, folate, selenium, iron, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Beef Liver raw's daily need coverage for copper is 1067% more.
  • Amaranth has 3 times more manganese than beef Liver raw. While amaranth has 0.854mg of manganese, beef Liver raw has only 0.31mg.

We used Amaranth grain, cooked and Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.5% 28% 184% 3252% 109% 166% 9% 40% 217%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +261.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +840%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +175.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +131.9%
Contains more IronIron +133.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +6447%
Contains more ZincZinc +365.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +161.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +621.8%

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% 3.8% 0% 3.8% 5.1% 4.4% 0% 26% 0% 0% 17% 0%
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 4.3% 1656% 7.6% 18% 47% 636% 247% 430% 250% 7413% 7.8% 218% 182%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1160%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12422.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5506.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +858.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1218.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
20% 4% 4% 71%
Protein: 20.36 g
Fats: 3.63 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 70.81 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +380.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +435.8%
Contains more FatsFats +129.7%
Contains more OtherOther +70.1%
~equal in Water ~70.81g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Amaranth Beef Liver raw
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 Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth Beef Liver raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 59.3µg 2471%
Copper 0.149mg 9.755mg 1067%
Vitamin A 4968µg 552%
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 2.755mg 210%
Vitamin B5 7.173mg 143%
Cholesterol 275mg 92%
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 13.175mg 81%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 1.083mg 75%
Folate 22µg 290µg 67%
Selenium 5.5µg 39.7µg 62%
Choline 333.3mg 61%
Iron 2.1mg 4.9mg 35%
Phosphorus 148mg 387mg 34%
Protein 3.8g 20.36g 33%
Zinc 0.86mg 4mg 29%
Manganese 0.854mg 0.31mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.189mg 15%
Magnesium 65mg 18mg 11%
Fiber 2.1g 0g 8%
Starch 16.23g 7%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin D 49IU 6%
Saturated fat 1.233g 6%
Potassium 135mg 313mg 5%
Carbs 18.69g 3.89g 5%
Calcium 47mg 5mg 4%
Sodium 6mg 69mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.465g 3%
Fats 1.58g 3.63g 3%
Vitamin K 3.1µg 3%
Calories 102kcal 135kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.38mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.479g 1%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 1%
Net carbs 16.59g 3.89g N/A
Trans fat 0.17g N/A
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.967mg 0%
Leucine 1.91mg 0%
Lysine 1.607mg 0%
Methionine 0.543mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.084mg 0%
Valine 1.26mg 0%
Histidine 0.629mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.299g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Amaranth Beef Liver raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
5%
Amaranth
855%
Beef Liver raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth
402%
Beef Liver raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 275mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.233g)

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. Amaranth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/nutrients
  2. Beef Liver raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169451/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.