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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.
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 15% 5.7% 31% 23% 33% 9.8% 42% 74% 21% 2.2%
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.
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%
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 18% 0% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
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%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 17% 29% 49% 2%
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
100%
Starch: 16.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
98%
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 +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth Hash browns 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth Hash browns
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
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hash browns
Hash browns is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 560mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.54g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals

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. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/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.