Amaranth vs. Adzuki bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between amaranth and adzuki bean
- Amaranth has more manganese and selenium; however, adzuki bean has more folate, fiber, copper, potassium, vitamin B1, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for folate for adzuki bean is 25% higher.
- Adzuki bean has 5 times less selenium than amaranth. Amaranth has 5.5µg of selenium, while adzuki bean has 1.2µg.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index than adzuki bean.
Food types used in this article are Amaranth grain, cooked and Beans, adzuki, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +67.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +49% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +358.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +294.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +105.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +190.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +205.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +450% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
Protein:
7.52 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
24.77 g
Water:
66.29 g
Other:
1.32 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1480% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +97.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +71.4% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 22µg | 121µg | 25% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 7.3g | 21% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.298mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.573mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 532mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.43mg | 9% | |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 1.2µg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 1.77mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.115mg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Protein | 3.8g | 7.52g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.064mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 168mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 52mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0.717mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 24.77g | 2% |
| Fats | 1.58g | 0.1g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.096mg | 1% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 128kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 17.47g | N/A |
| Sodium | 6mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.036g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.009g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.021g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.072mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.255mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.632mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.567mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.398mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.387mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.198mg | 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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47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Adzuki bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is cheaper?
Adzuki bean is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Adzuki bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.