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Broad bean vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Broad bean and Amaranth grain

  • Broad bean has more Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B3, while Amaranth grain has more Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Selenium, Magnesium, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Amaranth grain's daily need coverage for Manganese is 26% higher.
  • Amaranth grain contains 9 times less Vitamin B1 than Broad bean. Broad bean contains 0.128mg of Vitamin B1, while Amaranth grain contains 0.015mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
Broad bean
Broad bean
1
:
9
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
Contains more Potassium +43%
Contains more Calcium +161.1%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains more Magnesium +109.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.7%
Contains less Sodium -85.4%
Contains more Zinc +83%
Contains more Copper +148.3%
Contains more Manganese +227.2%
Contains more Selenium +450%
Broad bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Amaranth grain
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Potassium +43%
Contains more Calcium +161.1%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains more Magnesium +109.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.7%
Contains less Sodium -85.4%
Contains more Zinc +83%
Contains more Copper +148.3%
Contains more Manganese +227.2%
Contains more Selenium +450%

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.
Broad bean
Broad bean
9
:
2
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
Contains more Vitamin B1 +753.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +410.6%
Contains more Folate +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +289.7%
Broad bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 0% 0% 66% 32% 21% 23% 4% 7% 44% 0% 0%
Amaranth grain
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 B1 +753.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +410.6%
Contains more Folate +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +289.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broad bean
Broad bean
3
:
2
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
Contains more Protein +26.3%
Contains more Water +11.4%
Contains more Other +16.9%
Contains more Fats +216%
Contains more Carbs +85%
Broad bean
5% 10% 84%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 10.1 g
Water: 83.7 g
Other: 0.9 g
Amaranth grain
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 +26.3%
Contains more Water +11.4%
Contains more Other +16.9%
Contains more Fats +216%
Contains more Carbs +85%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broad bean Amaranth grain
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
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broad bean Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 6.5g 16.59g Amaranth grain
Protein 4.8g 3.8g Broad bean
Fats 0.5g 1.58g Amaranth grain
Carbs 10.1g 18.69g Amaranth grain
Calories 62kcal 102kcal Amaranth grain
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fiber 3.6g 2.1g Broad bean
Calcium 18mg 47mg Amaranth grain
Iron 1.5mg 2.1mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 31mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 73mg 148mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 193mg 135mg Broad bean
Sodium 41mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.47mg 0.86mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.06mg 0.149mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.261mg 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 1µg 5.5µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 270IU Broad bean
Vitamin A RAE 14µg Broad bean
Vitamin E 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin C 19.8mg Broad bean
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.015mg Broad bean
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.022mg Broad bean
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.235mg Broad bean
Vitamin B5 0.066mg Broad bean
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.113mg Amaranth grain
Folate 58µg 22µg Broad bean
Tryptophan 0.048mg Broad bean
Threonine 0.178mg Broad bean
Isoleucine 0.215mg Broad bean
Leucine 0.37mg Broad bean
Lysine 0.313mg Broad bean
Methionine 0.037mg Broad bean
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Broad bean
Valine 0.235mg Broad bean
Histidine 0.115mg Broad bean
Saturated Fat 0.142g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g Broad bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.303g Broad bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Broad bean 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
18%
Broad bean
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Broad bean
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Broad bean
Broad bean is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broad bean
Broad bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
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 - 0.142g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Broad bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170378/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.