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Swordfish vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Swordfish and Amaranth grain

  • Swordfish has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , and Potassium, while Amaranth grain has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Swordfish covers your daily need of Selenium 115% more than Amaranth grain.
  • Swordfish contains 39 times more Vitamin B3 than Amaranth grain. While Swordfish contains 9.254mg of Vitamin B3, Amaranth grain contains only 0.235mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +105.4%
Contains more Potassium +269.6%
Contains more Selenium +1145.5%
Contains more Calcium +683.3%
Contains more Iron +366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +10.3%
Contains more Copper +223.9%
Contains more Manganese +6469.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 17% 25% 131% 45% 13% 22% 16% 2% 374%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.4%
Contains more Potassium +269.6%
Contains more Selenium +1145.5%
Contains more Calcium +683.3%
Contains more Iron +366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +10.3%
Contains more Copper +223.9%
Contains more Manganese +6469.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +1168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +493.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +186.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3837.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +444.2%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 49% 498% 0% 23% 15% 174% 26% 142% 2% 203% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 4% 6% 5% 0% 27% 17% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +1168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +493.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +186.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3837.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +444.2%
Contains more Folate +1000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +517.1%
Contains more Fats +401.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.1%
Contains more Other +113.9%
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 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 Protein +517.1%
Contains more Fats +401.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.1%
Contains more Other +113.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 0g 16.59g Amaranth grain
Protein 23.45g 3.8g Swordfish
Fats 7.93g 1.58g Swordfish
Carbs 0g 18.69g Amaranth grain
Calories 172kcal 102kcal Swordfish
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fiber 0g 2.1g Amaranth grain
Calcium 6mg 47mg Amaranth grain
Iron 0.45mg 2.1mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 35mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 304mg 148mg Swordfish
Potassium 499mg 135mg Swordfish
Sodium 97mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.78mg 0.86mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.046mg 0.149mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.013mg 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 68.5µg 5.5µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 129IU Swordfish
Vitamin A RAE 43µg Swordfish
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.19mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 666IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg Swordfish
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.015mg Swordfish
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.022mg Swordfish
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 0.235mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.417mg Swordfish
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.113mg Swordfish
Folate 2µg 22µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B12 1.62µg Swordfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Swordfish
Tryptophan 0.265mg Swordfish
Threonine 1.035mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 1.088mg Swordfish
Leucine 1.919mg Swordfish
Lysine 2.168mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.699mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.922mg Swordfish
Valine 1.216mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.695mg Swordfish
Cholesterol 78mg Amaranth grain
Trans Fat 0.056g Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 1.911g Amaranth grain
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.544g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Swordfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Swordfish Amaranth grain
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
95%
Swordfish
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.911g)
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. Swordfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173704/nutrients
  2. Amaranth grain - 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.