Amaranth grain vs. Navy beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Amaranth grain and Navy beans
- Amaranth grain has more Manganese, however, Navy beans is richer in Fiber, Folate, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Copper.
- Navy beans covers your daily Fiber needs 34% more than Amaranth grain.
- Navy beans has 2 times less Manganese than Amaranth grain. Amaranth grain has 0.854mg of Manganese, while Navy beans has 0.527mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Beans, navy, 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 | +22.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +62% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +89.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +46.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +188.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1480% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +176.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +536.4% |
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:
8.23 g
Fats:
0.62 g
Carbs:
26.05 g
Water:
63.81 g
Other:
1.29 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +154.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +116.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +39.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +67.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
16.23 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
15.4 g
Sucrose:
0.37 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 102kcal | 140kcal |
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| Protein | 3.8g | 8.23g |
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| Fats | 1.58g | 0.62g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 16.59g | 15.55g |
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| Carbs | 18.69g | 26.05g |
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| Magnesium | 65mg | 53mg |
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| Calcium | 47mg | 69mg |
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| Potassium | 135mg | 389mg |
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| Iron | 2.1mg | 2.36mg |
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| Sugar | 0.37g |
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| Fiber | 2.1g | 10.5g |
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| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.21mg |
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| Zinc | 0.86mg | 1.03mg |
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| Starch | 16.23g | 15.4g |
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| Phosphorus | 148mg | 144mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.01mg |
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| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.527mg |
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| Selenium | 5.5µg | 2.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.237mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.066mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0.649mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.266mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.138mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.6µg |
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| Folate | 22µg | 140µg |
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| Choline | 44.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.098g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.142g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.49g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.1mg |
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| Threonine | 0.289mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.387mg |
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| Leucine | 0.7mg |
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| Lysine | 0.52mg |
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| Methionine | 0.111mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.471mg |
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| Valine | 0.504mg |
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| Histidine | 0.206mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.177g |
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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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navy beans contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Navy beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Navy beans is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Navy beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.37g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.098g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( mg)
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.