Amaranth vs. Sardines — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between amaranth and sardines
- Amaranth has more manganese and fiber; however, sardines are richer in selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin E, and iron.
- Sardines cover your daily selenium needs 86% more than amaranth.
- Amaranth contains less sodium.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of amaranth is 97, while the glycemic index of sardines is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.
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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 | +66.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +690.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +712.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +194.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +52.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +231.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +858.2% |
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.
| Contains more FolateFolate | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +973.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +931.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2131.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +47.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 8.94µg | 373% | |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 52.7µg | 86% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 490mg | 49% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 47% | |
| Protein | 3.8g | 24.62g | 42% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.148g | 34% | |
| Calcium | 47mg | 382mg | 34% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.108mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 5.245mg | 31% |
| Vitamin D | 193IU | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 24% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.227mg | 16% |
| Fats | 1.58g | 11.45g | 15% |
| Choline | 75mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 307mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 2.04mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.869g | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 2.92mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 0g | 8% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 397mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.528g | 7% | |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 39mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 0g | 6% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 208kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.167mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 1.31mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.186mg | 4% |
| Folate | 22µg | 10µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.276mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.079mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.134mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.001mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.26mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.729mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.961mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.268mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.725mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.473g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.509g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +547.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +624.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +461% |
