Amaranth vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between amaranth and fajita
- Amaranth has more manganese, iron, copper, and magnesium; however, fajita is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Fajita covers your daily sodium needs 34% more than amaranth.
- Fajita contains 13 times less manganese than amaranth. Amaranth contains 0.854mg of manganese, while fajita contains 0.066mg.
- Amaranth has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of amaranth is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Amaranth grain, cooked and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen.
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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 | +195.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +261.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +112.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +396.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1193.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +110.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +59.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +87.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +203.6% |
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 FolateFolate | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +15.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +868.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1933.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +242.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +738.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +388.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +262.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +274% |
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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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| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.066mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 799mg | 34% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 18.56g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 4.779mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.387mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 16.7µg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 277mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.726mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.213mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.99mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.03mg | 13% |
| Choline | 67.8mg | 12% | |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 22mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 0g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.596g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.1mg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.089g | 7% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.333g | 6% | |
| Fats | 1.58g | 5.73g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 1.37mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 2.23g | 5% |
| Folate | 22µg | 4µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 284mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 13mg | 3% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 135kcal | 2% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 2.23g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.452mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.56mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.857mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.552mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.763mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.847mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.68mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fajita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fajita is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 793mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.596g)
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.