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Sardine vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between sardine and amaranth

  • Sardine has more selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin E, and iron; however, amaranth is richer in manganese and fiber.
  • Sardine covers your daily selenium needs 86% more than amaranth.
  • Amaranth has 51 times less sodium than sardine. Sardine has 307mg of sodium, while amaranth has 6mg.
  • Amaranth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of amaranth is 97, while the glycemic index of sardine is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
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 CalciumCalcium +712.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +194.1%
Contains more IronIron +39%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +52.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +231.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +858.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +690.7%

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.
Sardine
11
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% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +973.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +931.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2131.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +120%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 +547.9%
Contains more FatsFats +624.7%
Contains more OtherOther +461%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +26.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Amaranth DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 373%
Selenium 52.7µg 5.5µg 86%
Phosphorus 490mg 148mg 49%
Cholesterol 142mg 47%
Protein 24.62g 3.8g 42%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 34%
Calcium 382mg 47mg 34%
Manganese 0.108mg 0.854mg 32%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.235mg 31%
Vitamin D 193IU 24%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.022mg 16%
Fats 11.45g 1.58g 15%
Choline 75mg 14%
Sodium 307mg 6mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 13%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 0.19mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 10%
Iron 2.92mg 2.1mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.1g 8%
Potassium 397mg 135mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.528g 7%
Starch 16.23g 7%
Magnesium 39mg 65mg 6%
Carbs 0g 18.69g 6%
Calories 208kcal 102kcal 5%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.015mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.113mg 4%
Vitamin A 32µg 4%
Zinc 1.31mg 0.86mg 4%
Copper 0.186mg 0.149mg 4%
Folate 10µg 22µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Net carbs 0g 16.59g N/A
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sardine 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
119%
Sardine
5%
Amaranth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
43%
Amaranth

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.528g)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth
Amaranth is cheaper (difference - $4)

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.