Amaranth grain vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Amaranth grain and Chicken fingers
- Amaranth grain has more Manganese, Iron, and Copper, while Chicken fingers has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
- Chicken fingers covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 50% more than Amaranth grain.
- Amaranth grain contains 4 times more Manganese than Chicken fingers. While Amaranth grain contains 0.854mg of Manganese, Chicken fingers contain only 0.228mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Amaranth grain is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Amaranth grain, cooked and Fast foods, chicken tenders.
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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.
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Calcium
+176.5%
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Iron
+187.7%
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Magnesium
+132.1%
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Sodium
-99.2%
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Zinc
+21.1%
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Copper
+115.9%
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Manganese
+274.6%
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Phosphorus
+90.5%
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Potassium
+176.3%
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Selenium
+218.2%
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Calcium
+176.5%
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Iron
+187.7%
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Magnesium
+132.1%
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Sodium
-99.2%
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Zinc
+21.1%
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Copper
+115.9%
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Manganese
+274.6%
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Phosphorus
+90.5%
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Potassium
+176.3%
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Selenium
+218.2%
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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Folate
+15.8%
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Vitamin E
+1568.4%
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Vitamin B1
+633.3%
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Vitamin B2
+713.6%
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Vitamin B3
+3396.6%
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Vitamin B6
+277%
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Folate
+15.8%
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Vitamin E
+1568.4%
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Vitamin B1
+633.3%
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Vitamin B2
+713.6%
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Vitamin B3
+3396.6%
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Vitamin B6
+277%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+61.1%
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Protein
+405.8%
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Fats
+782.9%
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Other
+281.8%
Equal in Carbs - 17.25
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
Protein:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
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Water
+61.1%
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Protein
+405.8%
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Fats
+782.9%
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+281.8%
Equal in Carbs - 17.25
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
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Equal in Starch - 17.03
Starch:
16.23 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
17.03 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
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Equal in Starch - 17.03
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 16.59g | 16.05g |
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| Protein | 3.8g | 19.22g |
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| Fats | 1.58g | 13.95g |
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| Carbs | 18.69g | 17.25g |
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| Calories | 102kcal | 271kcal |
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| Starch | 16.23g | 17.03g |
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| Sugar | 0.4g |
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| Fiber | 2.1g | 1.2g |
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| Calcium | 47mg | 17mg |
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| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.73mg |
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| Magnesium | 65mg | 28mg |
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| Phosphorus | 148mg | 282mg |
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| Potassium | 135mg | 373mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 769mg |
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| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.71mg |
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| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.069mg |
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| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.228mg |
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| Selenium | 5.5µg | 17.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 11IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 3.17mg |
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| Vitamin D | 7IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.179mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 8.217mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.244mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.426mg |
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| Folate | 22µg | 19µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.222mg |
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| Threonine | 0.803mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.845mg |
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| Leucine | 1.553mg |
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| Lysine | 1.616mg |
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| Methionine | 0.518mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.437mg |
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| Valine | 0.908mg |
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| Histidine | 0.655mg |
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| Cholesterol | 48mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.052g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.493g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.83g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.783g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.439g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.211g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 763mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.493g)
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.