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Amaranth vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between amaranth and fish sandwiches?

  • Amaranth is higher in manganese, magnesium, copper, and iron, yet fish sandwiches are higher in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and folate.
  • Fish sandwiches' daily need coverage for sodium is 26% more.
  • Amaranth has 3 times more manganese than fish sandwiches. While amaranth has 0.854mg of manganese, fish sandwiches have only 0.264mg.
  • The amount of sodium in amaranth is lower.
  • The glycemic index of fish sandwiches is lower.

We used Amaranth grain, cooked and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce 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.
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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +160%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27%
Contains more IronIron +40%
Contains more CopperCopper +98.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +75.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +223.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +227.3%

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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +536.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +814.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +109.1%

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% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +55.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +170.8%
Contains more FatsFats +688%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.8%
Contains more OtherOther +176.6%

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
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~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 Fish sandwich
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 Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 42%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 28%
Sodium 6mg 602mg 26%
Manganese 0.854mg 0.264mg 26%
Selenium 5.5µg 18µg 23%
Fats 1.58g 12.45g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.21mg 16%
Protein 3.8g 10.29g 13%
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 2.15mg 12%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Magnesium 65mg 25mg 10%
Saturated fat 1.949g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.14mg 9%
Calories 102kcal 257kcal 8%
Copper 0.149mg 0.075mg 8%
Iron 2.1mg 1.5mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 7%
Starch 16.23g 7%
Folate 22µg 46µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 6%
Phosphorus 148mg 116mg 5%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Fiber 2.1g 1g 4%
Carbs 18.69g 26.69g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.07mg 3%
Zinc 0.86mg 0.49mg 3%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.55mg 2%
Potassium 135mg 206mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 2%
Vitamin A 6µg 1%
Calcium 47mg 37mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 1%
Net carbs 16.59g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Amaranth Fish sandwich
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%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 596mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.949g)
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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.