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

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Important differences between Mung bean and Amaranth grain

  • Mung bean has more Folate, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Zinc than Amaranth grain.
  • Mung bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 151% more.
  • Mung bean contains 41 times more Vitamin B1 than Amaranth grain. Mung bean contains 0.621mg of Vitamin B1, while Amaranth grain contains 0.015mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw 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.
Mung bean
Mung bean
9
:
1
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
Contains more Calcium +180.9%
Contains more Iron +221%
Contains more Magnesium +190.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +148%
Contains more Potassium +823%
Contains more Zinc +211.6%
Contains more Copper +531.5%
Contains more Manganese +21.2%
Contains more Selenium +49.1%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Amaranth grain
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Calcium +180.9%
Contains more Iron +221%
Contains more Magnesium +190.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +148%
Contains more Potassium +823%
Contains more Zinc +211.6%
Contains more Copper +531.5%
Contains more Manganese +21.2%
Contains more Selenium +49.1%
Contains less Sodium -60%

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.
Mung bean
Mung bean
12
:
0
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
Contains more Vitamin E +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4040%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +959.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +857.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +238.1%
Contains more Folate +2740.9%
Mung bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 11% 0% 16% 156% 54% 43% 115% 89% 469% 0% 23%
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 E +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4040%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +959.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +857.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +238.1%
Contains more Folate +2740.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
3
:
2
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
Contains more Protein +527.9%
Contains more Carbs +235%
Contains more Other +331.2%
Contains more Fats +37.4%
Contains more Water +730.5%
Mung bean
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 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 +527.9%
Contains more Carbs +235%
Contains more Other +331.2%
Contains more Fats +37.4%
Contains more Water +730.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 16.59g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 3.8g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 1.58g Amaranth grain
Carbs 62.62g 18.69g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 102kcal Mung bean
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Sugar 6.6g Amaranth grain
Fiber 16.3g 2.1g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 47mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 2.1mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 65mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 148mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 135mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 2.68mg 0.86mg Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.149mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 0.854mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 5.5µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.19mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.015mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.022mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 0.235mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.113mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 22µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g Mung bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g Mung bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mung 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
82%
Mung bean
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
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 - 0.348g)

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. Mung bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174256/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.