Amaranth vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are amaranth and hash browns different?
- Amaranth is richer in manganese, iron, magnesium, selenium, and phosphorus, while hash browns are higher in vitamin E, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and potassium.
- Amaranth covers your daily need for manganese, 30% more than hash browns.
- Amaranth contains 14 times more selenium than hash browns. Amaranth contains 5.5µg of selenium, while hash browns contain 0.4µg.
- Amaranth is lower in sodium.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index (97) than hash browns (56).
Amaranth grain, cooked and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty 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 | +209.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +147.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +250% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +49% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +138.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +440.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1275% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +163% |
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 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1278.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +813.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +72.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +682.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +64.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.665g | 38% | |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.158mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 566mg | 24% |
| Fats | 1.58g | 17.04g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.827g | 20% | |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.6mg | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 2.62mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 2.54g | 12% | |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 21mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 1.838mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.137mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 0.4µg | 9% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 272kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 9.9µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 8% | |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 98mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 355mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.186mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.36mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 25.74g | 4% |
| Choline | 17.8mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 47mg | 19mg | 3% |
| Folate | 22µg | 12µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 28.88g | 3% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 2.58g | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 2.7g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.038mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 26.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | N/A | |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.441g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.131g | N/A |
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:
2.58 g
Fats:
17.04 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
49.27 g
Other:
2.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +52.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +978.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +54.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +189.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
16.23 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
25.74 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.31 g
Fructose:
0.24 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +58.6% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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