Amaranth vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between amaranth and ground beef?
- Amaranth is higher in manganese, magnesium, fiber, and copper, yet ground beef is higher in zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
- Ground beef's daily need coverage for zinc is 45% more.
- The glycemic index of ground beef is lower.
We used Amaranth grain, cooked and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked types 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 | +282.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +42.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +88.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +9388.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +78.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +579.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +247.3% |
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 | +58.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +214.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +677.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1613.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +175.2% |
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:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +528.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +872.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +210.4% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 104% | |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 5.84mg | 45% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 23.87g | 40% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.009mg | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% | |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 28% | |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 19.1µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 4.026mg | 24% |
| Fats | 1.58g | 15.37g | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 18% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.311mg | 15% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 17mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.171mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 10% | |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 0g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.079mg | 8% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 241kcal | 7% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 0g | 6% |
| Folate | 22µg | 7µg | 4% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 73mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.051mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 166mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 241mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 2.27mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 47mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
50%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef 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 - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.073g)
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.