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Amaranth grain vs. Lima beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between amaranth grain and lima beans

  • Amaranth grain has more manganese, phosphorus, and magnesium; however, lima beans have more fiber, folate, vitamin B1, potassium, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for fiber for lima beans is 20% higher.
  • Lima beans have 3 times less Calcium than amaranth grain. Amaranth grain has 47mg of Calcium, while lima beans have 17mg.
  • Amaranth grain has a higher glycemic index than lima beans.

Food types used in this article are Amaranth grain, cooked and Lima beans, large, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 14% 12% 79% 50% 23% 63% 0.78% 111% 30%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 5.1% 45% 90% 78% 26% 48% 0.26% 67% 25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +51.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +176.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +65.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +276.3%
Contains more IronIron +13.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +57.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +10.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 3.8% 5.1% 4.4% 0% 26% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.6% 0% 40% 13% 7.9% 25% 37% 0% 5% 62% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +973.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +277.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.18mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
8% 21% 70%
Protein: 7.8 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.88 g
Water: 69.79 g
Other: 1.15 g
Contains more FatsFats +315.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +105.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.7%
Contains more OtherOther +49.4%
~equal in Water ~69.79g

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 Lima beans
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Lima beans Opinion
Calories 102kcal 115kcal Lima beans
Protein 3.8g 7.8g Lima beans
Fats 1.58g 0.38g Amaranth grain
Net carbs 16.59g 13.88g Amaranth grain
Carbs 18.69g 20.88g Lima beans
Magnesium 65mg 43mg Amaranth grain
Calcium 47mg 17mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 135mg 508mg Lima beans
Iron 2.1mg 2.39mg Lima beans
Sugar 2.9g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 7g Lima beans
Copper 0.149mg 0.235mg Lima beans
Zinc 0.86mg 0.95mg Lima beans
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 111mg Amaranth grain
Sodium 6mg 2mg Lima beans
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.18mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.854mg 0.516mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 4.5µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.161mg Lima beans
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.055mg Lima beans
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 0.421mg Lima beans
Vitamin B5 0.422mg Lima beans
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.161mg Lima beans
Vitamin K 2µg Lima beans
Folate 22µg 83µg Lima beans
Choline 32.5mg Lima beans
Saturated Fat 0.089g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g Lima beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g Lima beans
Tryptophan 0.092mg Lima beans
Threonine 0.337mg Lima beans
Isoleucine 0.411mg Lima beans
Leucine 0.673mg Lima beans
Lysine 0.523mg Lima beans
Methionine 0.099mg Lima beans
Phenylalanine 0.449mg Lima beans
Valine 0.469mg Lima beans
Histidine 0.238mg Lima beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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%
Amaranth grain
16%
Lima beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
41%
Lima beans

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima beans
Lima beans contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima beans
Lima beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima beans
Lima beans is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lima beans
Lima beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.089g)
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.

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. Lima beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174253/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.