Amaranth vs. Broad bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between amaranth and broad bean raw
- Amaranth has more selenium, manganese, magnesium, and iron; however, broad bean raw is higher in folate, copper, fiber, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
- Broad bean raw covers your daily folate needs 32% more than amaranth.
- Broad bean raw contains 7 times less selenium than amaranth. Amaranth contains 5.5µg of selenium, while broad bean raw contains 0.8µg.
- The glycemic index of amaranth is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Amaranth grain, cooked and Beans, fava, in pod, raw.
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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 | +97% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +27% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +29.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +587.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +145.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +169.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.3% |
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 | +510.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +786.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1218.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +857% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +572.7% |
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:
7.92 g
Fats:
0.73 g
Carbs:
17.63 g
Water:
72.6 g
Other:
1.12 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +116.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +108.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.5% |
~equal in
Carbs
~17.63g
~equal in
Water
~72.6g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 40.9µg | 34% | |
| Folate | 22µg | 148µg | 32% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.402mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 7.5g | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.29mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 2.249mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.133mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 0.8µg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.661mg | 8% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 7.92g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 33mg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 1.55mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1.16mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 332mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.225mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 4% | |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 129mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.342g | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 37mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.104mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.58g | 0.73g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.118g | 1% | |
| Calories | 102kcal | 88kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 17.63g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 10.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.21g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.104g | 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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broad bean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Broad bean raw is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broad bean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.118g)
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.