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Amaranth grain vs Black turtle bean - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
1
:
7
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Iron +314.3%
Contains more Calcium +240.4%
Contains more Potassium +1011.1%
Contains more Magnesium +146.2%
Contains more Copper +571.1%
Contains more Zinc +155.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +197.3%
Amaranth grain
Black turtle bean
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Iron +314.3%
Contains more Calcium +240.4%
Contains more Potassium +1011.1%
Contains more Magnesium +146.2%
Contains more Copper +571.1%
Contains more Zinc +155.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +197.3%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
0
:
12
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean
Contains more Vitamin E +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +777.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +731.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.1%
Amaranth grain
Black turtle bean
Contains more Vitamin E +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +777.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +731.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.1%

Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores

Summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfils human daily needs, the more the summary score is
Vitamin Summary Score
3
Amaranth grain
28
Black turtle bean
Mineral Summary Score
24
Amaranth grain
96
Black turtle bean

Macronutrients Comparison

Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
Protein
23%
Amaranth grain
128%
Black turtle bean
Carbohydrates
19%
Amaranth grain
63%
Black turtle bean
Fats
7%
Amaranth grain
4%
Black turtle bean

Comparison summary table

Pay attention at the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
Amaranth grain Black turtle bean
Lower in glycemic index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugars ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

Which food is preferable in case of diets?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Black turtle bean
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low glycemic index diet ok

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Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sugars?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sugars (difference - 2.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.232g)

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

In the column "Opinion" we made some assumptions which could be controversial. For instance we are assuming that less saturated fats is good for you. Please ignore this column if you have your own opinion.We marked the nutrients, comparison of which we considered as not meaningful, as "N/A"
Nutrient Amaranth grain Black turtle bean Opinion
Calories 102 339 Black turtle bean
Protein 3.8 21.25 Black turtle bean
Fats 1.58 0.9 Amaranth grain
Vitamin C 0 Black turtle bean
Carbs 18.69 63.25 Black turtle bean
Cholesterol 0 Amaranth grain
Vitamin D 0 Black turtle bean
Iron 2.1 8.7 Black turtle bean
Calcium 47 160 Black turtle bean
Potassium 135 1500 Black turtle bean
Magnesium 65 160 Black turtle bean
Sugars 2.12 Black turtle bean
Fiber 2.1 15.5 Black turtle bean
Copper 0.149 1 Black turtle bean
Zinc 0.86 2.2 Black turtle bean
Starch 16.23 Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148 440 Black turtle bean
Sodium 6 9 Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 17 Black turtle bean
Vitamin E 0.19 0.21 Black turtle bean
Vitamin D 0 Black turtle bean
Vitamin B1 0.015 0.9 Black turtle bean
Vitamin B2 0.022 0.193 Black turtle bean
Vitamin B3 0.235 1.955 Black turtle bean
Vitamin B5 0.899 Black turtle bean
Vitamin B6 0.113 0.286 Black turtle bean
Vitamin B12 0 Black turtle bean
Vitamin K 5.6 Black turtle bean
Folic acid (B9) 0 Black turtle bean
Trans Fat 0 Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 0.232 Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.078 Black turtle bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.387 Black turtle bean
Tryptophan 0.252 Black turtle bean
Threonine 0.894 Black turtle bean
Isoleucine 0.938 Black turtle bean
Leucine 1.697 Black turtle bean
Lysine 1.459 Black turtle bean
Methionine 0.32 Black turtle bean
Phenylalanine 1.149 Black turtle bean
Valine 1.112 Black turtle bean
Histidine 0.592 Black turtle bean
The main source of information is USDA Food Composition Database (U.S. Department of Agriculture)
Dietary Guidelines for Americans is used as the primary source for advice in this web resource
Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.