Amaranth grain vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Amaranth grain and Taco salad
- Amaranth grain has more Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Selenium, however, Taco salad is higher in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
- Amaranth grain covers your daily Manganese needs 30% more than Taco salad.
- Taco salad contains 3 times less Magnesium than Amaranth grain. Amaranth grain contains 65mg of Magnesium, while Taco salad contains 26mg.
- Amaranth grain has less Sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Amaranth grain, cooked and Fast foods, taco salad.
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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.
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Iron
+82.6%
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Magnesium
+150%
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Phosphorus
+105.6%
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Sodium
-98.4%
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Copper
+31.9%
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Manganese
+411.4%
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Selenium
+150%
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Calcium
+106.4%
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Potassium
+55.6%
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Zinc
+58.1%
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Iron
+82.6%
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Magnesium
+150%
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Phosphorus
+105.6%
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Sodium
-98.4%
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Copper
+31.9%
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Manganese
+411.4%
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Selenium
+150%
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Calcium
+106.4%
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Potassium
+55.6%
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Zinc
+58.1%
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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Vitamin B1
+233.3%
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Vitamin B2
+718.2%
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Vitamin B3
+427.7%
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Folate
+90.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.11
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Vitamin B1
+233.3%
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Vitamin B2
+718.2%
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Vitamin B3
+427.7%
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Folate
+90.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.11
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+56.9%
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Protein
+75.8%
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Fats
+372.2%
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Other
+107.8%
Equal in Water - 72.35
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3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
Protein:
6.68 g
Fats:
7.46 g
Carbs:
11.91 g
Water:
72.35 g
Other:
1.6 g
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Carbs
+56.9%
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+75.8%
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Fats
+372.2%
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+107.8%
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 16.59g | 11.91g |
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| Protein | 3.8g | 6.68g |
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| Fats | 1.58g | 7.46g |
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| Carbs | 18.69g | 11.91g |
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| Calories | 102kcal | 141kcal |
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| Starch | 16.23g |
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| Fiber | 2.1g |
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| Calcium | 47mg | 97mg |
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| Iron | 2.1mg | 1.15mg |
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| Magnesium | 65mg | 26mg |
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| Phosphorus | 148mg | 72mg |
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| Potassium | 135mg | 210mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 385mg |
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| Zinc | 0.86mg | 1.36mg |
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| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.113mg |
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| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.167mg |
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| Selenium | 5.5µg | 2.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 297IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 1.24mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.11mg |
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| Folate | 22µg | 42µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.075mg |
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| Threonine | 0.254mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.311mg |
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| Leucine | 0.549mg |
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| Lysine | 0.486mg |
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| Methionine | 0.145mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg |
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| Valine | 0.343mg |
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| Histidine | 0.201mg |
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| Cholesterol | 22mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.446g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.606g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.883g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 379mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.446g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.