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Amaranth grain vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Amaranth grain and Short ribs

  • Amaranth grain has more Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, and Copper, however, Short ribs are richer in Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6.
  • Amaranth grain covers your daily Manganese needs 37% more than Short ribs.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised.

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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 Calcium +291.7%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Copper +50.5%
Contains more Manganese +6469.2%
Contains more Potassium +65.9%
Contains more Zinc +467.4%
Contains more Selenium +278.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.31
Equal in Phosphorus - 162
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 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Contains more Calcium +291.7%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Copper +50.5%
Contains more Manganese +6469.2%
Contains more Potassium +65.9%
Contains more Zinc +467.4%
Contains more Selenium +278.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.31
Equal in Phosphorus - 162

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 +340%
Contains more Vitamin E +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +943.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.7%
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% 6% 21% 0% 13% 35% 46% 16% 51% 4% 328% 6%
Contains more Folate +340%
Contains more Vitamin E +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +943.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +110.4%
Contains more Protein +467.6%
Contains more Fats +2557%
Equal in Other - 0.73
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +110.4%
Contains more Protein +467.6%
Contains more Fats +2557%
Equal in Other - 0.73

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 Short ribs
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Short ribs Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 0g Amaranth grain
Protein 3.8g 21.57g Short ribs
Fats 1.58g 41.98g Short ribs
Carbs 18.69g 0g Amaranth grain
Calories 102kcal 471kcal Short ribs
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 0g Amaranth grain
Calcium 47mg 12mg Amaranth grain
Iron 2.1mg 2.31mg Short ribs
Magnesium 65mg 15mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 162mg Short ribs
Potassium 135mg 224mg Short ribs
Sodium 6mg 50mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.86mg 4.88mg Short ribs
Copper 0.149mg 0.099mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.854mg 0.013mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 20.8µg Short ribs
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.29mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 27IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.7µg Short ribs
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.05mg Short ribs
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.15mg Short ribs
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 2.452mg Short ribs
Vitamin B5 0.252mg Short ribs
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.22mg Short ribs
Folate 22µg 5µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B12 2.62µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 2.4µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.142mg Short ribs
Threonine 0.862mg Short ribs
Isoleucine 0.981mg Short ribs
Leucine 1.716mg Short ribs
Lysine 1.823mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.562mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.852mg Short ribs
Valine 1.07mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.688mg Short ribs
Cholesterol 94mg Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 17.8g Amaranth grain
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g Short ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 18.88g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g Short ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Amaranth grain Short ribs
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
44%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Short ribs
Short ribs is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.8g)
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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/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.