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Fish sandwich vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between fish sandwiches and amaranth?

  • Fish sandwiches are higher in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and folate, yet amaranth is higher in manganese, magnesium, copper, and iron.
  • Fish sandwiches' daily need coverage for sodium is 26% more.
  • Fish sandwiches have 14 times more vitamin B1 than amaranth. While fish sandwiches have 0.21mg of vitamin B1, amaranth has only 0.015mg.
  • The amount of sodium in amaranth is lower.
  • The glycemic index of fish sandwiches is lower.

We used Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Amaranth grain, cooked types 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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
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 +52.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +227.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +160%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27%
Contains more IronIron +40%
Contains more CopperCopper +98.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +75.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +223.5%

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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
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 EVitamin E +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +536.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +814.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +109.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 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 +170.8%
Contains more FatsFats +688%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.8%
Contains more OtherOther +176.6%
Contains more WaterWater +55.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 16.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Amaranth DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 42%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 28%
Sodium 602mg 6mg 26%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.854mg 26%
Selenium 18µg 5.5µg 23%
Fats 12.45g 1.58g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.015mg 16%
Protein 10.29g 3.8g 13%
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 0.235mg 12%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Magnesium 25mg 65mg 10%
Saturated fat 1.949g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.022mg 9%
Calories 257kcal 102kcal 8%
Copper 0.075mg 0.149mg 8%
Iron 1.5mg 2.1mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 7%
Starch 16.23g 7%
Folate 46µg 22µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 6%
Phosphorus 116mg 148mg 5%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Fiber 1g 2.1g 4%
Carbs 26.69g 18.69g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.113mg 3%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.86mg 3%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.19mg 2%
Potassium 206mg 135mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 2%
Vitamin A 6µg 1%
Calcium 37mg 47mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 1%
Net carbs 25.69g 16.59g N/A
Sugar 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich 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
27%
Fish sandwich
5%
Amaranth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
43%
Amaranth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 596mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.949g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals

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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.