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

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Differences between Amaranth grain and Beef tenderloin

  • Amaranth grain has more Manganese, Magnesium, and Fiber, while Beef tenderloin has more Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Amaranth grain's daily need coverage for Manganese is 37% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted.

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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 +422.2%
Contains more Magnesium +195.5%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%
Contains more Copper +21.1%
Contains more Manganese +6000%
Contains more Iron +48.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.2%
Contains more Potassium +145.2%
Contains more Zinc +368.6%
Contains more Selenium +316.4%
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 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Contains more Calcium +422.2%
Contains more Magnesium +195.5%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%
Contains more Copper +21.1%
Contains more Manganese +6000%
Contains more Iron +48.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.2%
Contains more Potassium +145.2%
Contains more Zinc +368.6%
Contains more Selenium +316.4%

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 Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1081.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1176.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.2%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 57% 15% 58% 6% 308% 0%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1081.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1176.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +55.4%
Contains more Protein +528.9%
Contains more Fats +1457%
Contains more Other +306.5%
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +55.4%
Contains more Protein +528.9%
Contains more Fats +1457%
Contains more Other +306.5%

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 tenderloin
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 tenderloin Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 0g Amaranth grain
Protein 3.8g 23.9g Beef tenderloin
Fats 1.58g 24.6g Beef tenderloin
Carbs 18.69g 0g Amaranth grain
Calories 102kcal 324kcal Beef tenderloin
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 0g Amaranth grain
Calcium 47mg 9mg Amaranth grain
Iron 2.1mg 3.11mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 65mg 22mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 203mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 135mg 331mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 6mg 57mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.86mg 4.03mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.149mg 0.123mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.854mg 0.014mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 22.9µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin E 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.09mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.26mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 3mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B5 0.25mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.25mg Beef tenderloin
Folate 22µg 8µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B12 2.46µg Beef tenderloin
Tryptophan 0.268mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.044mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 1.075mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.889mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.989mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.612mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.933mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 1.163mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.818mg Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 85mg Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 9.72g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 10.27g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 1g Beef tenderloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Amaranth grain Beef tenderloin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
5%
Amaranth grain
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin 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 - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.72g)
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 tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.