Amaranth vs. Surimi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between amaranth and surimi
- Amaranth has more manganese, iron, copper, fiber, vitamin B6, and magnesium, while surimi has more selenium and phosphorus.
- Surimi's daily need coverage for selenium is 41% higher.
- The amount of sodium in amaranth is lower.
- Surimi has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of surimi is 50, while the glycemic index of amaranth is 97.
The food types used in this comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Fish, surimi.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +51.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +422.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +707.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +365.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +160.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +7663.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +410.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +276.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +231.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +75.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +172.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +299.5% |
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Water
~76.34g
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Other
~0.73g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.6µg | 67% | |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 28.1µg | 41% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.011mg | 37% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.26mg | 23% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 15.18g | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 282mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.032mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% | |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 0g | 8% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 143mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.03mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.33mg | 5% |
| Folate | 22µg | 2µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 43mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 9mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 6.85g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.63mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.443g | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.07mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.191g | 1% | |
| Potassium | 135mg | 112mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.58g | 0.9g | 1% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 99kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 6.85g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.149g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.734mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.709mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.202mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.387mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.515mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.595mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.77mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.35mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.157g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.241g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.014g | N/A |
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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
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19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Surimi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 137mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.191g)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.