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Amaranth grain vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Amaranth grain and Beef broiled

  • Amaranth grain has more Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, and Copper, however, Beef broiled is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Beef broiled covers your daily Zinc needs 50% more than Amaranth grain.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled.

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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 Calcium +161.1%
Contains more Magnesium +209.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Copper +75.3%
Contains more Manganese +7016.7%
Contains more Iron +23.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.8%
Contains more Potassium +135.6%
Contains more Zinc +633.7%
Contains more Selenium +290.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118%
Contains more Calcium +161.1%
Contains more Magnesium +209.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Copper +75.3%
Contains more Manganese +7016.7%
Contains more Iron +23.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.8%
Contains more Potassium +135.6%
Contains more Zinc +633.7%
Contains more Selenium +290.9%

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 +58.3%
Contains more Folate +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2188.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +238.1%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +58.3%
Contains more Folate +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2188.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +238.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +29.6%
Contains more Other +13.2%
Contains more Protein +582.4%
Contains more Fats +875.3%
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +29.6%
Contains more Other +13.2%
Contains more Protein +582.4%
Contains more Fats +875.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Beef broiled Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 0g Amaranth grain
Protein 3.8g 25.93g Beef broiled
Fats 1.58g 15.41g Beef broiled
Carbs 18.69g 0g Amaranth grain
Calories 102kcal 250kcal Beef broiled
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 0g Amaranth grain
Calcium 47mg 18mg Amaranth grain
Iron 2.1mg 2.6mg Beef broiled
Magnesium 65mg 21mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 198mg Beef broiled
Potassium 135mg 318mg Beef broiled
Sodium 6mg 72mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.86mg 6.31mg Beef broiled
Copper 0.149mg 0.085mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.854mg 0.012mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 21.5µg Beef broiled
Vitamin A 9IU Beef broiled
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Beef broiled
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.12mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin D 2IU Beef broiled
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.046mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.176mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 5.378mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B5 0.658mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.382mg Beef broiled
Folate 22µg 9µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B12 2.64µg Beef broiled
Vitamin K 1.2µg Beef broiled
Tryptophan 0.094mg Beef broiled
Threonine 0.72mg Beef broiled
Isoleucine 0.822mg Beef broiled
Leucine 1.45mg Beef broiled
Lysine 1.54mg Beef broiled
Methionine 0.478mg Beef broiled
Phenylalanine 0.725mg Beef broiled
Valine 0.914mg Beef broiled
Histidine 0.604mg Beef broiled
Cholesterol 88mg Amaranth grain
Trans Fat 0.572g Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 5.895g Amaranth grain
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g Beef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 6.668g Beef broiled
Polyunsaturated fat 0.484g Beef broiled
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Beef broiled

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Beef broiled
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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 grain
52%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.895g)
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. Amaranth grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/nutrients
  2. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.