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Amaranth grain vs. Kidney beans raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Amaranth grain and Kidney beans raw different?

  • Kidney beans raw has more Folate, Fiber, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Zinc than Amaranth grain.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Kidney beans raw is 93% higher.

Amaranth grain, cooked and Beans, kidney, all types, mature seeds, raw 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.
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
2
:
8
Kidney beans raw
Kidney beans raw
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Selenium +71.9%
Contains more Calcium +204.3%
Contains more Iron +290.5%
Contains more Magnesium +115.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +175%
Contains more Potassium +941.5%
Contains more Zinc +224.4%
Contains more Copper +543%
Contains more Manganese +19.6%
Amaranth grain
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Kidney beans raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 308% 100% 175% 125% 4% 77% 320% 134% 18%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Selenium +71.9%
Contains more Calcium +204.3%
Contains more Iron +290.5%
Contains more Magnesium +115.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +175%
Contains more Potassium +941.5%
Contains more Zinc +224.4%
Contains more Copper +543%
Contains more Manganese +19.6%

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.
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
0
:
12
Kidney beans raw
Kidney beans raw
Contains more Vitamin E +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3426.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +895.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +776.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +251.3%
Contains more Folate +1690.9%
Amaranth grain
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 4% 6% 5% 0% 27% 17% 0% 0%
Kidney beans raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 15% 133% 51% 39% 47% 92% 296% 0% 48%
Contains more Vitamin E +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3426.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +895.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +776.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +251.3%
Contains more Folate +1690.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
2
:
3
Kidney beans raw
Kidney beans raw
Contains more Fats +90.4%
Contains more Water +539.7%
Contains more Protein +520.5%
Contains more Carbs +221.1%
Contains more Other +397.4%
Amaranth grain
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Kidney beans raw
24% 60% 12% 4%
Protein: 23.58 g
Fats: 0.83 g
Carbs: 60.01 g
Water: 11.75 g
Other: 3.83 g
Contains more Fats +90.4%
Contains more Water +539.7%
Contains more Protein +520.5%
Contains more Carbs +221.1%
Contains more Other +397.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Amaranth grain Kidney beans raw
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Kidney beans raw Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 35.11g Kidney beans raw
Protein 3.8g 23.58g Kidney beans raw
Fats 1.58g 0.83g Amaranth grain
Carbs 18.69g 60.01g Kidney beans raw
Calories 102kcal 333kcal Kidney beans raw
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Sugar 2.23g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 24.9g Kidney beans raw
Calcium 47mg 143mg Kidney beans raw
Iron 2.1mg 8.2mg Kidney beans raw
Magnesium 65mg 140mg Kidney beans raw
Phosphorus 148mg 407mg Kidney beans raw
Potassium 135mg 1406mg Kidney beans raw
Sodium 6mg 24mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.86mg 2.79mg Kidney beans raw
Copper 0.149mg 0.958mg Kidney beans raw
Manganese 0.854mg 1.021mg Kidney beans raw
Selenium 5.5µg 3.2µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.22mg Kidney beans raw
Vitamin C 4.5mg Kidney beans raw
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.529mg Kidney beans raw
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.219mg Kidney beans raw
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 2.06mg Kidney beans raw
Vitamin B5 0.78mg Kidney beans raw
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.397mg Kidney beans raw
Folate 22µg 394µg Kidney beans raw
Vitamin K 19µg Kidney beans raw
Tryptophan 0.279mg Kidney beans raw
Threonine 0.992mg Kidney beans raw
Isoleucine 1.041mg Kidney beans raw
Leucine 1.882mg Kidney beans raw
Lysine 1.618mg Kidney beans raw
Methionine 0.355mg Kidney beans raw
Phenylalanine 1.275mg Kidney beans raw
Valine 1.233mg Kidney beans raw
Histidine 0.656mg Kidney beans raw
Saturated Fat 0.12g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g Kidney beans raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.457g Kidney beans raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Kidney beans raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Amaranth grain
60%
Kidney beans raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
130%
Kidney beans raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kidney beans raw
Kidney beans raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is cheaper?
Kidney beans raw
Kidney beans raw is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kidney beans raw
Kidney beans raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kidney beans raw
Kidney beans raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.12g)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Amaranth grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/nutrients
  2. Kidney beans raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175193/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.