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Amaranth grain vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Amaranth grain and Steak different?

  • Amaranth grain is higher in Magnesium, Fiber, and Copper, however, Steak is richer in Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Zinc from Steak is 50% higher.

Amaranth grain, cooked and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled are the varieties 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.
Contains more Calcium +291.7%
Contains more Magnesium +182.6%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Copper +75.3%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.1%
Contains more Potassium +106.7%
Contains more Zinc +637.2%
Contains more Selenium +478.2%
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% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Contains more Calcium +291.7%
Contains more Magnesium +182.6%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Copper +75.3%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.1%
Contains more Potassium +106.7%
Contains more Zinc +637.2%
Contains more Selenium +478.2%

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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Steak
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +393.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1268.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2091.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +342.5%
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 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +393.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1268.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2091.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +342.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +35.2%
Contains more Other +42.6%
Contains more Protein +553.9%
Contains more Fats +1103.8%
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +35.2%
Contains more Other +42.6%
Contains more Protein +553.9%
Contains more Fats +1103.8%

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 Steak
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 Steak Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 0g Amaranth grain
Protein 3.8g 24.85g Steak
Fats 1.58g 19.02g Steak
Carbs 18.69g 0g Amaranth grain
Calories 102kcal 271kcal Steak
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 0g Amaranth grain
Calcium 47mg 12mg Amaranth grain
Iron 2.1mg 2.4mg Steak
Magnesium 65mg 23mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 163mg Steak
Potassium 135mg 279mg Steak
Sodium 6mg 58mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.86mg 6.34mg Steak
Copper 0.149mg 0.085mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 31.8µg Steak
Vitamin A 25IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg Steak
Vitamin E 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin D 6IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Steak
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.074mg Steak
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.301mg Steak
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 5.149mg Steak
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.5mg Steak
Folate 22µg 6µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B12 2.2µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 78mg Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 8.443g Amaranth grain
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g Steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Steak
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
49%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Steak
Steak is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Steak
Steak 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 - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.443g)
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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.