Amaranth vs. Baked beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between amaranth and baked beans?
- Amaranth is higher in manganese, phosphorus, and magnesium, yet baked beans are higher in fiber, vitamin B1, potassium, and folate.
- Amaranth's daily need coverage for manganese is 26% more.
- Amaranth has 2 times more magnesium than baked beans. While amaranth has 65mg of magnesium, baked beans have only 43mg.
- The amount of sodium in amaranth is lower.
- The glycemic index of baked beans 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +51.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +234.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +29.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +165.2% |
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 | +25.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +806.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +122.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +73.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +118.2% |
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:
5.54 g
Fats:
5.15 g
Carbs:
21.63 g
Water:
65.17 g
Other:
2.51 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +225.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +226% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.255mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 422mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 5.5g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.136mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.948g | 9% | |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Folate | 22µg | 48µg | 7% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 358mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 109mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.74g | 5% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.133g | 5% | |
| Fats | 1.58g | 5.15g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 43mg | 5% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 155kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 3% | |
| Protein | 3.8g | 5.54g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.049mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 21.63g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.159mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0.408mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 61mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.73mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 1.99mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 16.13g | N/A |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 5.7µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.428mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.379mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.282mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.153mg | 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
5%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baked beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is cheaper?
Baked beans is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baked beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 416mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth 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.