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Amaranth vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between amaranth and sardine

  • Amaranth has more manganese and fiber; however, sardine is richer in selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin E, and iron.
  • Sardine covers 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 sardine 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 14% 12% 79% 50% 23% 63% 0.78% 111% 30%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 3.8% 5.1% 4.4% 0% 26% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Sardine
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +26.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +547.9%
Contains more FatsFats +624.7%
Contains more OtherOther +461%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Amaranth Sardine
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth Sardine 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Amaranth Sardine
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Amaranth
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.528g)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth
Amaranth is cheaper (difference - $4)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Amaranth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/nutrients
  2. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.