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Chinook salmon vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chinook salmon and Amaranth grain

  • Chinook salmon has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B2, however, Amaranth grain is richer in Manganese, Iron, and Copper.
  • Chinook salmon's daily need coverage for Selenium is 75% more.
  • Chinook salmon contains 43 times more Vitamin B3 than Amaranth grain. Chinook salmon contains 10.045mg of Vitamin B3, while Amaranth grain contains 0.235mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat 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 Magnesium +87.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +150.7%
Contains more Potassium +274.1%
Contains more Selenium +750.9%
Contains more Calcium +67.9%
Contains more Iron +130.8%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +53.6%
Contains more Copper +181.1%
Contains more Manganese +4394.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Magnesium +87.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +150.7%
Contains more Potassium +274.1%
Contains more Selenium +750.9%
Contains more Calcium +67.9%
Contains more Iron +130.8%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +53.6%
Contains more Copper +181.1%
Contains more Manganese +4394.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4174.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +308.8%
Contains more Folate +59.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4174.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +308.8%
Contains more Folate +59.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +576.8%
Contains more Fats +746.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.6%
Equal in Other - 0.77
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +576.8%
Contains more Fats +746.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.6%
Equal in Other - 0.77

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chinook salmon Amaranth grain
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinook salmon Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 0g 16.59g Amaranth grain
Protein 25.72g 3.8g Chinook salmon
Fats 13.38g 1.58g Chinook salmon
Carbs 0g 18.69g Amaranth grain
Calories 231kcal 102kcal Chinook salmon
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fiber 0g 2.1g Amaranth grain
Calcium 28mg 47mg Amaranth grain
Iron 0.91mg 2.1mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 122mg 65mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 371mg 148mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 505mg 135mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 60mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.56mg 0.86mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.053mg 0.149mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.019mg 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 46.8µg 5.5µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 496IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 149µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin E 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin C 4.1mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.015mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.022mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 10.045mg 0.235mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.865mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.113mg Chinook salmon
Folate 35µg 22µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 2.87µg Chinook salmon
Tryptophan 0.288mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.127mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.185mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 2.09mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.362mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.761mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 1.004mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.325mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.757mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 85mg Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 3.214g Amaranth grain
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 5.742g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g Chinook salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chinook salmon Amaranth grain
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
68%
Chinook salmon
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Chinook salmon
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.214g)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is cheaper (difference - $12)
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.

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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/nutrients
  2. Amaranth grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/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.