Amaranth vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are amaranth and salmon raw different?
- Amaranth is richer in manganese, iron, and magnesium, while salmon raw is higher in selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, copper, and potassium.
- Salmon raw covers your daily need for selenium, 56% more than amaranth.
- Amaranth contains 53 times more manganese than salmon raw. Amaranth contains 0.854mg of manganese, while salmon raw contains 0.016mg.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index (97) than salmon raw (0).
Amaranth grain, cooked and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +124.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +291.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +162.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5237.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +263% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +67.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +563.6% |
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 Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1406.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1627.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3244.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +623.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +13.6% |
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:
19.84 g
Fats:
6.34 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.5 g
Other:
5.32 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +422.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +301.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +590.9% |
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Water
~68.5g
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.18µg | 133% | |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 36.5µg | 56% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.818mg | 54% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 7.86mg | 48% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.016mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.664mg | 33% | |
| Protein | 3.8g | 19.84g | 32% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.38mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.226mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.539g | 17% | |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.8mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.25mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 490mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 29mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 0g | 8% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 200mg | 7% |
| Fats | 1.58g | 6.34g | 7% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 0g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.103g | 5% | |
| Calcium | 47mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.981g | 4% | |
| Calories | 102kcal | 142kcal | 2% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.64mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 22µg | 25µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.87mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.914mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.613mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.822mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.587mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.775mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.022mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.584mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.321g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.115g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.287g | 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
5%
77%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.981g)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth is cheaper (difference - $10)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.