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Game raw vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between game raw and amaranth?

  • Game raw is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, iron, copper, and zinc, yet amaranth is richer in manganese, magnesium, and fiber.
  • Game raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 38% higher.
  • Game raw has 22 times more vitamin B2 than amaranth. Game raw has 0.48mg of vitamin B2, while amaranth has 0.022mg.
  • Game raw has a lower glycemic index than amaranth.

We used Game meat, deer, raw and Amaranth grain, cooked types in this comparison.

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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 16% 1.5% 28% 128% 84% 57% 87% 6.7% 5.3% 53%
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 PotassiumPotassium +135.6%
Contains more IronIron +61.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +143%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +76.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +182.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +840%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1982.9%

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 0% 0% 4% 0% 55% 111% 119% 0% 85% 789% 2.8% 3% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2081.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2610.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +227.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +450%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.19mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 2% 74%
Protein: 22.96 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.57 g
Other: 1.05 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 +504.2%
Contains more FatsFats +53.2%
Contains more OtherOther +36.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~75.16g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Game raw Amaranth DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.31µg 263%
Vitamin B3 6.37mg 0.235mg 38%
Protein 22.96g 3.8g 38%
Vitamin B2 0.48mg 0.022mg 35%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.854mg 35%
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.37mg 0.113mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.22mg 0.015mg 17%
Iron 3.4mg 2.1mg 16%
Copper 0.253mg 0.149mg 12%
Zinc 2.09mg 0.86mg 11%
Magnesium 23mg 65mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.1g 8%
Phosphorus 202mg 148mg 8%
Selenium 9.7µg 5.5µg 8%
Starch 16.23g 7%
Carbs 0g 18.69g 6%
Folate 4µg 22µg 5%
Potassium 318mg 135mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.95g 4%
Calcium 5mg 47mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.47g 3%
Sodium 51mg 6mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.67g 2%
Calories 120kcal 102kcal 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Fats 2.42g 1.58g 1%
Net carbs 0g 16.59g N/A
Vitamin E 0.2mg 0.19mg 0%
Threonine 1.08mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.908mg 0%
Leucine 1.951mg 0%
Lysine 2.006mg 0%
Methionine 0.566mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.937mg 0%
Valine 1.073mg 0%
Histidine 1.135mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Game raw Amaranth
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
90%
Game raw
5%
Amaranth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Game raw
43%
Amaranth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Game raw
Game raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Game raw
Game raw is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Game raw
Game raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Game raw
Game raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
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 - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.95g)

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. Game raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173855/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.