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Amaranth vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between amaranth and hot dogs

  • Amaranth has more manganese, iron, magnesium, fiber, and copper; however, hot dogs are richer in vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
  • Hot dogs' daily need coverage for sodium is 47% more.
  • Amaranth contains less sodium.
  • Amaranth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of amaranth is 97, while the glycemic index of hot dogs is 28.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Frankfurter, meat.

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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 11% 30% 13% 41% 32% 33% 88% 142% 5.9% 68%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +333.3%
Contains more IronIron +92.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1797.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +110.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +127.3%

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.
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 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 38% 196% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more FolateFolate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1034%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.19mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
10% 26% 4% 56% 4%
Protein: 10.26 g
Fats: 25.76 g
Carbs: 4.17 g
Water: 56.31 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +348.2%
Contains more WaterWater +33.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +170%
Contains more FatsFats +1530.4%
Contains more OtherOther +354.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth Hot dog DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 65%
Sodium 6mg 1090mg 47%
Fats 1.58g 25.76g 37%
Saturated fat 7.666g 35%
Manganese 0.854mg 0.045mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 29%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 28%
Cholesterol 77mg 26%
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 2.665mg 15%
Protein 3.8g 10.26g 13%
Iron 2.1mg 1.09mg 13%
Selenium 5.5µg 12.5µg 13%
Magnesium 65mg 15mg 12%
Calories 102kcal 290kcal 9%
Phosphorus 148mg 206mg 8%
Fiber 2.1g 0g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.121mg 8%
Starch 16.23g 7%
Copper 0.149mg 0.097mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 6%
Calcium 47mg 99mg 5%
Carbs 18.69g 4.17g 5%
Folate 22µg 6µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.166mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.055mg 3%
Zinc 0.86mg 1.2mg 3%
Potassium 135mg 152mg 1%
Net carbs 16.59g 4.17g N/A
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.19mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth Hot dog
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
27%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hot dog
Hot dog is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 1084mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.666g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/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.