Amaranth grain vs. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Amaranth grain and Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
- Amaranth grain has more Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, however, Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
- Amaranth grain's daily need coverage for Manganese is 28% more.
- Amaranth grain contains 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean). Amaranth grain contains 0.113mg of Vitamin B6, while Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains 0.024mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, 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.
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Iron
+114.3%
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Magnesium
+54.8%
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Phosphorus
+159.6%
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Zinc
+138.9%
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Copper
+217%
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Manganese
+324.9%
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Selenium
+266.7%
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Potassium
+114.8%
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Sodium
-33.3%
Equal in Calcium - 44
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Iron
+114.3%
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Magnesium
+54.8%
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Phosphorus
+159.6%
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Zinc
+138.9%
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Copper
+217%
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Manganese
+324.9%
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Selenium
+266.7%
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Potassium
+114.8%
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Sodium
-33.3%
Equal in Calcium - 44
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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Vitamin B6
+370.8%
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Vitamin B1
+466.7%
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Vitamin B2
+350%
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Vitamin B3
+168.1%
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Folate
+104.5%
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Vitamin B6
+370.8%
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Vitamin B1
+466.7%
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Vitamin B2
+350%
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Vitamin B3
+168.1%
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Folate
+104.5%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+50.2%
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Fats
+1480%
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Carbs
+103.6%
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Water
+16.4%
Equal in Other - 0.72
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
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0.77 g
Protein:
2.53 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
9.18 g
Water:
87.47 g
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0.72 g
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Protein
+50.2%
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+1480%
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Carbs
+103.6%
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Water
+16.4%
Equal in Other - 0.72
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in price | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Lower in Sugar | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 16.59g | 9.18g | |
Protein | 3.8g | 2.53g | |
Fats | 1.58g | 0.1g | |
Carbs | 18.69g | 9.18g | |
Calories | 102kcal | 47kcal | |
Starch | 16.23g | ||
Fiber | 2.1g | ||
Calcium | 47mg | 44mg | |
Iron | 2.1mg | 0.98mg | |
Magnesium | 65mg | 42mg | |
Phosphorus | 148mg | 57mg | |
Potassium | 135mg | 290mg | |
Sodium | 6mg | 4mg | |
Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.36mg | |
Copper | 0.149mg | 0.047mg | |
Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.201mg | |
Selenium | 5.5µg | 1.5µg | |
Vitamin A | 450IU | ||
Vitamin A RAE | 23µg | ||
Vitamin E | 0.19mg | ||
Vitamin C | 16.2mg | ||
Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.085mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.099mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0.63mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.051mg | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.024mg | |
Folate | 22µg | 45µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.029mg | ||
Threonine | 0.094mg | ||
Isoleucine | 0.135mg | ||
Leucine | 0.18mg | ||
Lysine | 0.166mg | ||
Methionine | 0.036mg | ||
Phenylalanine | 0.139mg | ||
Valine | 0.146mg | ||
Histidine | 0.082mg | ||
Saturated Fat | 0.026g | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.009g | ||
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g |
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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
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15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth grain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)