Amaranth vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between amaranth and chicken sandwich
- Amaranth has more manganese, magnesium, and copper; however, chicken sandwich has more vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and vitamin E.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for chicken sandwich is 47% higher.
- Chicken sandwich has 4 times less manganese than amaranth. Amaranth has 0.854mg of manganese, while chicken sandwich has 0.219mg.
- Amaranth is lower in sodium.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index than chicken sandwich.
Food types used in this article are Amaranth grain, cooked and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.
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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 | +170.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +122.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +290% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +81.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +261.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1168.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1263.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3185.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +238.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +113.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 7.72mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 753mg | 32% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.219mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 19.9µg | 26% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 16.28g | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.2mg | 24% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.3mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.383mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.177g | 21% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.23mg | 18% |
| Fats | 1.58g | 11.19g | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 2.41mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.481g | 11% | |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 24mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.123g | 10% | |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.067mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 8.5µg | 7% | |
| Calories | 102kcal | 250kcal | 7% |
| Choline | 35.3mg | 6% | |
| Folate | 22µg | 47µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.13µg | 5% | |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 185mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 1.77mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 1.4g | 3% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 245mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.61mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 20.89g | 1% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 58mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.97g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 19.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.64g | N/A | |
| Starch | 16.23g | 16.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.197g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.884g | 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:
16.28 g
Fats:
11.19 g
Carbs:
20.89 g
Water:
48.94 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +53.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +328.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +608.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +250.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
16.23 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
16.5 g
Sucrose:
1.15 g
Glucose:
0.79 g
Fructose:
0.97 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.73 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Starch
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Lactose
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Galactose
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