Amaranth vs. Lablab — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between amaranth and lablab
- Amaranth has more manganese and vitamin B6; however, lablab is richer in iron, copper, vitamin B1, zinc, and potassium.
- Lablab covers your daily iron needs 31% more than amaranth.
- Lablab has 6 times less folate than amaranth. Amaranth has 22µg of folate, while lablab has 4µg.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of amaranth is 97, while the glycemic index of lablab is 45.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Hyacinth beans, 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 CalciumCalcium | +17.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +77.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +96.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +149.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +118.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +128.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +231.4% |
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 | +205.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +68.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +172.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +114.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +89.6% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.1mg | 4.58mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.27mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.341mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 2.85mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.482mg | 16% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 8.14g | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 8% | |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Potassium | 135mg | 337mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.037mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.316mg | 6% | |
| Folate | 22µg | 4µg | 5% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 2.8µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 82mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 120mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.245g | 2% | |
| Fats | 1.58g | 0.58g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0.411mg | 1% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 117kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.037mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 47mg | 40mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 20.69g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 20.69g | N/A |
| Sodium | 6mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.099g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.026g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.315mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.691mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.556mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.41mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.422mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.233mg | 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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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lablab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Lablab is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lablab is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.099g)
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.