Amaranth vs. Cranberry beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between amaranth and cranberry beans
- Amaranth has more manganese and selenium; however, cranberry beans is richer in folate, fiber, vitamin B1, copper, and potassium.
- Cranberry beans's daily need coverage for folate is 46% more.
- Amaranth contains 4 times more selenium than cranberry beans. Amaranth contains 5.5µg of selenium, while cranberry beans contains 1.3µg.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of amaranth is 97, while the glycemic index of cranberry beans is 35.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Beans, cranberry (roman), 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 | +30% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +130.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +323.1% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +186.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +55% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +32.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
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 | +39.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1300% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +213.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +119.1% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +840.9% |
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:
9.34 g
Fats:
0.46 g
Carbs:
24.46 g
Water:
64.65 g
Other:
1.09 g
Contains more FatsFats | +243.5% |
Contains more WaterWater | +16.3% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +145.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.9% |
Contains more OtherOther | +41.6% |
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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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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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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Folate | 22µg | 207µg | 46% |
Fiber | 2.1g | 8.6g | 26% |
Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.37mg | 21% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.21mg | 16% |
Protein | 3.8g | 9.34g | 11% |
Copper | 0.149mg | 0.231mg | 9% |
Selenium | 5.5µg | 1.3µg | 8% |
Potassium | 135mg | 387mg | 7% |
Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg | 5% | |
Magnesium | 65mg | 50mg | 4% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.069mg | 4% |
Zinc | 0.86mg | 1.14mg | 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.081mg | 2% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0.515mg | 2% |
Calories | 102kcal | 136kcal | 2% |
Phosphorus | 148mg | 135mg | 2% |
Carbs | 18.69g | 24.46g | 2% |
Fats | 1.58g | 0.46g | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
Saturated fat | 0.119g | 1% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.199g | 1% | |
Net carbs | 16.59g | 15.86g | N/A |
Calcium | 47mg | 50mg | 0% |
Iron | 2.1mg | 2.09mg | 0% |
Sodium | 6mg | 1mg | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.04g | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.111mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.393mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.412mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.746mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.641mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.505mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.489mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.26mg | 0% |
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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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38%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Cranberry beans contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Cranberry beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?

Cranberry beans is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Cranberry beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

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

Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.119g)
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.