Chicken soup vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between chicken soup and amaranth
- Chicken soup has more vitamin B3; however, amaranth has more iron, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, fiber, zinc, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for iron for amaranth is 24% higher.
- Amaranth has 24 times less sodium than chicken soup. Chicken soup has 143mg of sodium, while amaranth has 6mg.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index than chicken soup.
Food types used in this article are Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1525% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1466.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +175.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +514.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +448.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +286.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +574% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +85.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +340% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.52 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
3.53 g
Water:
92.15 g
Other:
0.6 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +429.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.3% |
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 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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.854mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 2.1mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 148mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 4mg | 65mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.054mg | 0.149mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.584mg | 0.235mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.1g | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.14mg | 0.86mg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Sodium | 143mg | 6mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 5.5µg | 6% |
| Carbs | 3.53g | 18.69g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.085mg | 0.022mg | 5% |
| Folate | 5µg | 22µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.113mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 47mg | 4% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 102kcal | 3% |
| Protein | 2.52g | 3.8g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.035mg | 0.015mg | 2% |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 135mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 1.2g | 1.58g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.321g | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.582g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.213g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 3.53g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.58g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% |
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
8%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken soup is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken soup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
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 - 0.321g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals