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Amaranth grain vs. Bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Amaranth grain and Bean

  • Amaranth grain has more Iron, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, while Bean has more Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Amaranth grain's daily need coverage for Iron is 23% higher.
  • Bean contains 2 times less Magnesium than Amaranth grain. Amaranth grain contains 65mg of Magnesium, while Bean contains 32mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Beans, baked, canned, no salt added.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 14% 12% 79% 50% 23% 63% 0.78% 111% 30%
Bean
Bean
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 15% 26% 11% 69% 38% 45% 0.13% 0% 25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +103.1%
Contains more IronIron +624.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +119.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
~equal in Calcium ~50mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 3.8% 5.1% 4.4% 0% 26% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Bean
Bean
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 6.4% 3% 0% 38% 14% 8.1% 0% 30% 0% 2% 18% 17%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +83%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~24µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Bean
Bean
3
5% 20% 73% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 20.49 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more FatsFats +295%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.3%
Contains more OtherOther +122.1%
~equal in Carbs ~20.49g
~equal in Water ~72.6g

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 Bean
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Bean Opinion
Calories 102kcal 105kcal Bean
Protein 3.8g 4.8g Bean
Fats 1.58g 0.4g Amaranth grain
Vitamin C 3.1mg Bean
Net carbs 16.59g 14.99g Amaranth grain
Carbs 18.69g 20.49g Bean
Magnesium 65mg 32mg Amaranth grain
Calcium 47mg 50mg Bean
Potassium 135mg 296mg Bean
Iron 2.1mg 0.29mg Amaranth grain
Sugar 7.78g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 5.5g Bean
Copper 0.149mg 0.206mg Bean
Zinc 0.86mg 1.4mg Bean
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 104mg Amaranth grain
Sodium 6mg 1mg Bean
Vitamin A 106IU Bean
Vitamin A 5µg Bean
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.15mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 4.5µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.15mg Bean
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.06mg Bean
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 0.43mg Bean
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.13mg Bean
Vitamin K 0.8µg Bean
Folate 22µg 24µg Bean
Choline 30.8mg Bean
Saturated Fat 0.103g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.035g Bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.172g Bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Bean
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
11%
Bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
25%
Bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Bean
Bean contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bean
Bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Bean
Bean is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bean
Bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.103g)
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. Bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168128/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.