Amaranth vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are amaranth and crab meat different?
- Amaranth is higher in manganese, iron, and fiber; however, crab meat is richer in copper, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, folate, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for copper for crab meat is 115% higher.
- Amaranth has less sodium.
- Crab meat has a lower glycemic index (0) than amaranth (97).
Amaranth grain, cooked and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat are the varieties used in this article.
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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 IronIron | +176.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2035% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +94.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +693.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +786% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +89.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +627.3% |
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 Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +253.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +470.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +59.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +131.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +409.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +102.6% |
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Fats
~1.54g
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Water
~77.55g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 11.5µg | 479% | |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 1.182mg | 115% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 40µg | 63% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 7.62mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 1072mg | 46% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.04mg | 35% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 19.35g | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 280mg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.76mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 0g | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 8% | |
| Folate | 22µg | 51µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 1.34mg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.18mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.536g | 4% | |
| Potassium | 135mg | 262mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.055mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.053mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 47mg | 59mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.133g | 1% | |
| Calories | 102kcal | 97kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 1.58g | 1.54g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 63mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.269mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.783mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.536mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.817mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.91mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.295g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.118g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.031g | N/A |
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
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125%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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120%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 1066mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.133g)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth is cheaper (difference - $9)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)