Duck meat vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between duck meat and amaranth
- Duck meat has more vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, zinc, copper, and iron; however, amaranth is richer in manganese, magnesium, and fiber.
- Amaranth's daily need coverage for manganese is 36% more.
- Duck meat contains 21 times more vitamin B3 than amaranth. Duck meat contains 4.825mg of vitamin B3, while amaranth contains 0.235mg.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of amaranth is 97, while the glycemic index of duck meat is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 | +51.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +52.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +116.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +263.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +306.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +327.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +268.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1060% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1122.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1953.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +59.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +266.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +399.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1694.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +45% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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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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| Saturated fat | 9.67g | 44% | |
| Fats | 28.35g | 1.58g | 41% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.854mg | 36% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 12.9g | 32% | |
| Protein | 18.99g | 3.8g | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.825mg | 0.235mg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% | |
| Selenium | 20µg | 5.5µg | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.65g | 24% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.098mg | 22% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.269mg | 0.022mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.174mg | 0.015mg | 13% |
| Calories | 337kcal | 102kcal | 12% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 65mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.86mg | 0.86mg | 9% |
| Choline | 50.4mg | 9% | |
| Copper | 0.227mg | 0.149mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.1g | 8% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 2.1mg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 63µg | 7% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 18.69g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.113mg | 5% |
| Folate | 6µg | 22µg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 5.1µg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 11mg | 47mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 0.19mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 135mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 156mg | 148mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.773mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.872mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.465mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.486mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.752mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.938mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.462mg | 0% |
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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?
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Duck meat is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Duck meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.67g)