Chicken breast vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chicken breast and amaranth
- Chicken breast has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2; however, amaranth is higher in manganese, iron, copper, fiber, and magnesium.
- Chicken breast covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 91% more than amaranth.
- Amaranth contains 6 times less vitamin B2 than chicken breast. Chicken breast contains 0.125mg of vitamin B2, while amaranth contains 0.022mg.
- The glycemic index of amaranth is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried and Amaranth grain, cooked.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +104.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +376.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +109.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +193.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +84.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +175.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3966.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +121.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +426.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +468.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +6190.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +466.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +450% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.44 g
Fats:
4.71 g
Carbs:
0.51 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
1.13 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +780% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +198.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3564.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 14.782mg | 0.235mg | 91% |
| Protein | 33.44g | 3.8g | 59% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.64mg | 0.113mg | 41% |
| Selenium | 26.2µg | 5.5µg | 38% |
| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.854mg | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.04mg | 21% | |
| Choline | 95.9mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.37µg | 15% | |
| Phosphorus | 246mg | 148mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 2.1mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.054mg | 0.149mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.125mg | 0.022mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.1g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 65mg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.07g | 7% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.29g | 6% | |
| Carbs | 0.51g | 18.69g | 6% |
| Folate | 4µg | 22µg | 5% |
| Fats | 4.71g | 1.58g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.079mg | 0.015mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.72g | 4% | |
| Calories | 187kcal | 102kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 135mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 79mg | 6mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 0.19mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 1.08mg | 0.86mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0.51g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.39mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.412mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.765mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.509mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.836mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.925mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.328mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.659mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.037mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken breast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken breast is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken breast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.29g)
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.