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Amaranth grain vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Amaranth grain and Hot dog

  • Amaranth grain has more Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, and Copper, however, Hot dog is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Hot dog's daily need coverage for Sodium is 47% more.
  • Amaranth grain contains less Sodium.

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.
Contains more Iron +92.7%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Copper +53.6%
Contains more Manganese +1797.8%
Contains more Calcium +110.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.2%
Contains more Potassium +12.6%
Contains more Zinc +39.5%
Contains more Selenium +127.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
Contains more Iron +92.7%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Copper +53.6%
Contains more Manganese +1797.8%
Contains more Calcium +110.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.2%
Contains more Potassium +12.6%
Contains more Zinc +39.5%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1034%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.9%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.19
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 4% 6% 5% 0% 27% 17% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 39% 5% 197% 0%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1034%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.9%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +348.2%
Contains more Water +33.5%
Contains more Protein +170%
Contains more Fats +1530.4%
Contains more Other +354.5%
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 Carbs +348.2%
Contains more Water +33.5%
Contains more Protein +170%
Contains more Fats +1530.4%
Contains more Other +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 grain Hot dog
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Amaranth grain Hot dog
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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 grain
29%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
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 contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 1084mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain 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 grain - 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.