Amaranth grain vs. Black turtle bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Amaranth grain and Black turtle bean different?
- Amaranth grain is higher in Manganese, and Selenium, however, Black turtle bean is richer in Fiber, Vitamin B1, Folate, Copper, Iron, and Potassium.
- Daily need coverage for Fiber from Black turtle bean is 25% higher.
- Amaranth grain contains 5 times more Selenium than Black turtle bean. While Amaranth grain contains 5.5µg of Selenium, Black turtle bean contains only 1.2µg.
Amaranth grain, cooked and Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt are the varieties used 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.
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Magnesium
+32.7%
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Zinc
+13.2%
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Manganese
+161.2%
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Selenium
+358.3%
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Calcium
+17%
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Iron
+35.7%
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Potassium
+220.7%
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Sodium
-50%
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Copper
+80.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 152
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Magnesium
+32.7%
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Zinc
+13.2%
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Manganese
+161.2%
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Selenium
+358.3%
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Calcium
+17%
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Iron
+35.7%
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Potassium
+220.7%
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-50%
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Copper
+80.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 152
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.
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Vitamin B6
+46.8%
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Vitamin E
+357.9%
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Vitamin B1
+1400%
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Vitamin B2
+154.5%
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Vitamin B3
+124.3%
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Folate
+290.9%
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Vitamin B6
+46.8%
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Vitamin E
+357.9%
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Vitamin B1
+1400%
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Vitamin B2
+154.5%
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Vitamin B3
+124.3%
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Folate
+290.9%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+351.4%
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Water
+14.3%
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Protein
+115.3%
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Carbs
+30.3%
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+79.2%
Protein:
3.8 g
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1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
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75.16 g
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0.77 g
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8.18 g
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0.35 g
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24.35 g
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65.74 g
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1.38 g
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Fats
+351.4%
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+14.3%
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+115.3%
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+30.3%
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+79.2%
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 16.59g | 16.05g |
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Protein | 3.8g | 8.18g |
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Fats | 1.58g | 0.35g |
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Carbs | 18.69g | 24.35g |
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Calories | 102kcal | 130kcal |
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Starch | 16.23g |
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Sugar | 0.32g |
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Fiber | 2.1g | 8.3g |
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Calcium | 47mg | 55mg |
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Iron | 2.1mg | 2.85mg |
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Magnesium | 65mg | 49mg |
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Phosphorus | 148mg | 152mg |
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Potassium | 135mg | 433mg |
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Sodium | 6mg | 3mg |
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Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.76mg |
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Copper | 0.149mg | 0.269mg |
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Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.327mg |
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Selenium | 5.5µg | 1.2µg |
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Vitamin A | 6IU |
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Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.87mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.225mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.056mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0.527mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.077mg |
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Folate | 22µg | 86µg |
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Vitamin K | 3.3µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.097mg |
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Threonine | 0.344mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.361mg |
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Leucine | 0.653mg |
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Lysine | 0.562mg |
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Methionine | 0.123mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.442mg |
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Valine | 0.428mg |
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Histidine | 0.228mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.089g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.149g |
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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%

17%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%

42%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Black turtle bean contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Black turtle bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is cheaper?

Black turtle bean is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Black turtle bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.089g)
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.