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Amaranth grain vs. Lablab — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Amaranth grain and Lablab

  • Amaranth grain has more Manganese, and Vitamin B6, however, Lablab is richer in Iron, Copper, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Lablab covers your daily Iron needs 31% more than Amaranth grain.
  • Lablab has 6 times less Folate than Amaranth grain. Amaranth grain has 22µg of Folate, while Lablab has 4µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Hyacinth beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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 Calcium +17.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.3%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Manganese +77.2%
Contains more Selenium +96.4%
Contains more Iron +118.1%
Contains more Magnesium +26.2%
Contains more Potassium +149.6%
Contains more Zinc +231.4%
Contains more Copper +128.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 172% 59% 52% 30% 1% 78% 114% 63% 16%
Contains more Calcium +17.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.3%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Manganese +77.2%
Contains more Selenium +96.4%
Contains more Iron +118.1%
Contains more Magnesium +26.2%
Contains more Potassium +149.6%
Contains more Zinc +231.4%
Contains more Copper +128.9%

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.
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Lablab
Contains more Vitamin B6 +205.4%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.9%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 68% 9% 8% 19% 9% 3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +205.4%
Contains more Folate +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +172.4%
Contains more Protein +114.2%
Contains more Carbs +10.7%
Contains more Other +89.6%
Equal in Water - 69.13
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
8% 21% 69%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 20.69 g
Water: 69.13 g
Other: 1.46 g
Contains more Fats +172.4%
Contains more Protein +114.2%
Contains more Carbs +10.7%
Contains more Other +89.6%
Equal in Water - 69.13

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Lablab Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 20.69g Lablab
Protein 3.8g 8.14g Lablab
Fats 1.58g 0.58g Amaranth grain
Carbs 18.69g 20.69g Lablab
Calories 102kcal 117kcal Lablab
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g Amaranth grain
Calcium 47mg 40mg Amaranth grain
Iron 2.1mg 4.58mg Lablab
Magnesium 65mg 82mg Lablab
Phosphorus 148mg 120mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 135mg 337mg Lablab
Sodium 6mg 7mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.86mg 2.85mg Lablab
Copper 0.149mg 0.341mg Lablab
Manganese 0.854mg 0.482mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 2.8µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin E 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.27mg Lablab
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.037mg Lablab
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 0.411mg Lablab
Vitamin B5 0.316mg Lablab
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.037mg Amaranth grain
Folate 22µg 4µg Amaranth grain
Tryptophan 0.068mg Lablab
Threonine 0.315mg Lablab
Isoleucine 0.39mg Lablab
Leucine 0.691mg Lablab
Lysine 0.556mg Lablab
Methionine 0.065mg Lablab
Phenylalanine 0.41mg Lablab
Valine 0.422mg Lablab
Histidine 0.233mg Lablab
Saturated Fat 0.099g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g Lablab
Polyunsaturated fat 0.245g Lablab

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Lablab
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
5%
Amaranth grain
10%
Lablab
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
59%
Lablab

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lablab
Lablab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Lablab
Lablab is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lablab
Lablab is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.099g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Amaranth grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/nutrients
  2. Lablab - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175211/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.