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Mackerel vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mackerel and amaranth different?

  • Mackerel is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B1, potassium, and magnesium; however, amaranth is richer in manganese and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for mackerel is 84% higher.
  • Mackerel contains 29 times more vitamin B3 than amaranth. While mackerel contains 6.85mg of vitamin B3, amaranth contains only 0.235mg.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index (0) than amaranth (97).

Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Amaranth grain, cooked are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 14% 12% 79% 50% 23% 63% 0.78% 111% 30%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +49.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +197%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +87.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +838.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +213.3%
Contains more IronIron +33.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +58.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4170%
~equal in Zinc ~0.86mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 3.8% 5.1% 4.4% 0% 26% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +960%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1772.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2814.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +307.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1000%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 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 ProteinProtein +527.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1027.2%
Contains more OtherOther +558.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +41.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel Amaranth
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Mackerel Amaranth DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 19µg 792%
Selenium 51.6µg 5.5µg 84%
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 0.235mg 41%
Protein 23.85g 3.8g 40%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.854mg 36%
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.022mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 29%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.113mg 27%
Fats 17.81g 1.58g 25%
Cholesterol 75mg 25%
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 20%
Phosphorus 278mg 148mg 19%
Saturated fat 4.176g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 7.006g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.015mg 12%
Calories 262kcal 102kcal 8%
Potassium 401mg 135mg 8%
Fiber 0g 2.1g 8%
Magnesium 97mg 65mg 8%
Starch 16.23g 7%
Iron 1.57mg 2.1mg 7%
Copper 0.094mg 0.149mg 6%
Carbs 0g 18.69g 6%
Vitamin A 54µg 6%
Folate 2µg 22µg 5%
Sodium 83mg 6mg 3%
Calcium 15mg 47mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Zinc 0.94mg 0.86mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 16.59g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 1.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 1.938mg 0%
Lysine 2.19mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.228mg 0%
Histidine 0.702mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Amaranth
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
217%
Mackerel
5%
Amaranth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
43%
Amaranth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.176g)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth
Amaranth is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/nutrients
  2. Amaranth - 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.