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Amaranth grain vs. Baked beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Amaranth grain and Baked beans?

  • Amaranth grain is higher in Manganese, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, yet Baked beans are higher in Fiber, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Folate.
  • Amaranth grain's daily need coverage for Manganese is 26% more.
  • Amaranth grain has 2 times more Magnesium than Baked beans. While Amaranth grain has 65mg of Magnesium, Baked beans have only 43mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Amaranth grain is lower.

We used Amaranth grain, cooked and Beans, baked, home prepared types in this article.

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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.
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
6
:
4
Baked beans
Baked beans
Contains more Magnesium +51.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +17.8%
Contains more Manganese +234.9%
Contains more Calcium +29.8%
Contains more Potassium +165.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.99
Equal in Copper - 0.159
Equal in Selenium - 5.7
Amaranth grain
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Baked beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 75% 31% 47% 32% 56% 20% 53% 34% 32%
Contains more Magnesium +51.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +17.8%
Contains more Manganese +234.9%
Contains more Calcium +29.8%
Contains more Potassium +165.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.99
Equal in Copper - 0.159
Equal in Selenium - 5.7

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.
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
2
:
9
Baked beans
Baked beans
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +806.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.6%
Contains more Folate +118.2%
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%
Baked beans
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 4% 34% 12% 8% 10% 21% 36% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +806.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.6%
Contains more Folate +118.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
1
:
4
Baked beans
Baked beans
Contains more Water +15.3%
Contains more Protein +45.8%
Contains more Fats +225.9%
Contains more Carbs +15.7%
Contains more Other +226%
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
Baked beans
6% 5% 22% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.54 g
Fats: 5.15 g
Carbs: 21.63 g
Water: 65.17 g
Other: 2.51 g
Contains more Water +15.3%
Contains more Protein +45.8%
Contains more Fats +225.9%
Contains more Carbs +15.7%
Contains more Other +226%

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 Baked beans
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
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Baked beans Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 16.13g Amaranth grain
Protein 3.8g 5.54g Baked beans
Fats 1.58g 5.15g Baked beans
Carbs 18.69g 21.63g Baked beans
Calories 102kcal 155kcal Baked beans
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 5.5g Baked beans
Calcium 47mg 61mg Baked beans
Iron 2.1mg 1.99mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 65mg 43mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 109mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 135mg 358mg Baked beans
Sodium 6mg 422mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.86mg 0.73mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.149mg 0.159mg Baked beans
Manganese 0.854mg 0.255mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 5.7µg Baked beans
Vitamin E 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin C 1.1mg Baked beans
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.136mg Baked beans
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.049mg Baked beans
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 0.408mg Baked beans
Vitamin B5 0.155mg Baked beans
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.09mg Amaranth grain
Folate 22µg 48µg Baked beans
Tryptophan 0.067mg Baked beans
Threonine 0.228mg Baked beans
Isoleucine 0.242mg Baked beans
Leucine 0.428mg Baked beans
Lysine 0.379mg Baked beans
Methionine 0.086mg Baked beans
Phenylalanine 0.287mg Baked beans
Valine 0.282mg Baked beans
Histidine 0.153mg Baked beans
Cholesterol 5mg Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 1.948g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 2.133g Baked beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.74g Baked beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Baked beans
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
5%
Amaranth grain
10%
Baked beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
39%
Baked beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is cheaper?
Baked beans
Baked beans is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baked beans
Baked beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 416mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.948g)
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.

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. Baked beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173731/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.