Amaranth vs. Bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between amaranth and bean raw
- Amaranth contains less folate, copper, vitamin B1, fiber, selenium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, vitamin B6, and magnesium than bean raw.
- Daily need coverage for folate for bean raw is 126% higher.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index than bean raw.
Food types used in this article are Amaranth grain, cooked and Beans, pinto, mature seeds, raw.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +170.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +140.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +931.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +141.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +499.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +165.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +177.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +34.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +407.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +10.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +4653.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +863.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +399.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +319.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2286.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +28.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +563.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +463.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +234.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +350.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +110.5% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 22µg | 525µg | 126% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.893mg | 83% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.713mg | 58% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 15.5g | 54% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 27.9µg | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 411mg | 38% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 5.07mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 1393mg | 37% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 21.42g | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.474mg | 28% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 176mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.785mg | 16% | |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 62.55g | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.212mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 1.148mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 2.28mg | 13% |
| Choline | 66.2mg | 12% | |
| Calories | 102kcal | 347kcal | 12% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 34.17g | 7% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 113mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 6.3mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 1.174mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 5.6µg | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.407g | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.229g | 1% | |
| Fats | 1.58g | 1.23g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.235g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 47.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.11g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.237mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.81mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.871mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.558mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.356mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.259mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.095mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.998mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.556mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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131%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Bean raw is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.235g)