Shark raw vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between shark raw and amaranth?
- Shark raw is higher in selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin E, yet amaranth is higher in manganese, iron, copper, and fiber.
- Shark raw's daily need coverage for selenium is 56% more.
- Shark raw has 13 times more vitamin B3 than amaranth. While shark raw has 2.938mg of vitamin B3, amaranth has only 0.235mg.
- The glycemic index of shark raw is lower.
We used Fish, shark, mixed species, raw 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.
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +563.6% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +32.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +38.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +150% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +351.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5593.3% |
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 | +426.3% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +180% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +181.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1150.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +254% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +633.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 1.49µg | 62% | |
Selenium | 36.5µg | 5.5µg | 56% |
Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.854mg | 36% |
Protein | 20.98g | 3.8g | 34% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.113mg | 22% |
Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% | |
Vitamin B3 | 2.938mg | 0.235mg | 17% |
Iron | 0.84mg | 2.1mg | 16% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.695mg | 14% | |
Copper | 0.033mg | 0.149mg | 13% |
Choline | 65mg | 12% | |
Phosphorus | 210mg | 148mg | 9% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.195g | 8% | |
Fiber | 0g | 2.1g | 8% |
Vitamin A | 70µg | 8% | |
Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
Carbs | 0g | 18.69g | 6% |
Folate | 3µg | 22µg | 5% |
Vitamin E | 1mg | 0.19mg | 5% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.808g | 5% | |
Fats | 4.51g | 1.58g | 5% |
Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.86mg | 4% |
Saturated fat | 0.925g | 4% | |
Magnesium | 49mg | 65mg | 4% |
Sodium | 79mg | 6mg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
Vitamin D | 24IU | 3% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.062mg | 0.022mg | 3% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.042mg | 0.015mg | 2% |
Calories | 130kcal | 102kcal | 1% |
Potassium | 160mg | 135mg | 1% |
Calcium | 34mg | 47mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 0g | 16.59g | N/A |
Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.235mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.92mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.967mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.705mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.926mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.621mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.819mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.081mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.618mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.316g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.527g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.109g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +452.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +185.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +20.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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