Amaranth vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between amaranth and beefsteak raw?
- Amaranth is richer in magnesium, fiber, and copper, yet beefsteak raw is richer in selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and potassium.
- Beefsteak raw's daily need coverage for selenium is 41% higher.
- Beefsteak raw has a lower glycemic index than amaranth.
We used Amaranth grain, cooked and Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +160% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +840% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +88.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +177.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +516.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +407.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +633.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +727.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2048.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +380.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.69µg | 112% | |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 27.9µg | 41% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 5.3mg | 40% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 37% | |
| Protein | 3.8g | 21.38g | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.543mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 5.048mg | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.182mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 25mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 220mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.875g | 9% | |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 0g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.079mg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Potassium | 135mg | 375mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 0g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.354g | 6% | |
| Fats | 1.58g | 5.36g | 6% |
| Folate | 22µg | 3µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.075mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5mg | 4% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 134kcal | 2% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 55mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.189g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.253g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.262mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.099mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.09mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.011mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.247mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.621mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.152mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.868mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.142g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
Protein:
21.38 g
Fats:
5.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.93 g
Other:
0.33 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +133.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +462.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +239.2% |
~equal in
Water
~72.93g