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Amaranth grain vs. Surimi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Amaranth grain and Surimi

  • Amaranth grain 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 grain is lower.

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 Calcium +422.2%
Contains more Iron +707.7%
Contains more Magnesium +51.2%
Contains more Potassium +20.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Zinc +160.6%
Contains more Copper +365.6%
Contains more Manganese +7663.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.5%
Contains more Selenium +410.9%
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 3% 10% 31% 121% 10% 19% 10% 11% 2% 154%
Contains more Calcium +422.2%
Contains more Iron +707.7%
Contains more Magnesium +51.2%
Contains more Potassium +20.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Zinc +160.6%
Contains more Copper +365.6%
Contains more Manganese +7663.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.5%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Surimi
Contains more Vitamin B6 +276.7%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin E +231.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.021
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.22
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 5% 13% 0% 0% 5% 5% 5% 5% 7% 2% 200% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +276.7%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin E +231.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.021
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.22

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +75.6%
Contains more Carbs +172.8%
Contains more Protein +299.5%
Equal in Water - 76.34
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
15% 7% 76%
Protein: 15.18 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 6.85 g
Water: 76.34 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Fats +75.6%
Contains more Carbs +172.8%
Contains more Protein +299.5%
Equal in Water - 76.34
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 Surimi
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Surimi Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 6.85g Amaranth grain
Protein 3.8g 15.18g Surimi
Fats 1.58g 0.9g Amaranth grain
Carbs 18.69g 6.85g Amaranth grain
Calories 102kcal 99kcal Amaranth grain
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 0g Amaranth grain
Calcium 47mg 9mg Amaranth grain
Iron 2.1mg 0.26mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 65mg 43mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 282mg Surimi
Potassium 135mg 112mg Amaranth grain
Sodium 6mg 143mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.86mg 0.33mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.149mg 0.032mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.854mg 0.011mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 28.1µg Surimi
Vitamin A 67IU Surimi
Vitamin A RAE 20µg Surimi
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.63mg Surimi
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.02mg Surimi
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.021mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 0.22mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B5 0.07mg Surimi
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.03mg Amaranth grain
Folate 22µg 2µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B12 1.6µg Surimi
Vitamin K 0.1µg Surimi
Tryptophan 0.092mg Surimi
Threonine 0.734mg Surimi
Isoleucine 0.709mg Surimi
Leucine 1.202mg Surimi
Lysine 1.387mg Surimi
Methionine 0.515mg Surimi
Phenylalanine 0.595mg Surimi
Valine 0.77mg Surimi
Histidine 0.35mg Surimi
Cholesterol 30mg Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 0.191g Amaranth grain
Omega-3 - DHA 0.241g Surimi
Omega-3 - EPA 0.157g Surimi
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g Surimi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.149g Surimi
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g Surimi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Surimi
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
20%
Surimi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
37%
Surimi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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 - 137mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.191g)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain 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.

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. Surimi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173702/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.