Amaranth vs. Lima beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between amaranth and lima beans
- Amaranth 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. Amaranth has 47mg of calcium, while lima beans have 17mg.
- Amaranth 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.
| 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.
| 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% |
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:
7.8 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% |
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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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 2.1g | 7g | 20% |
| Folate | 22µg | 83µg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.516mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.161mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 508mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.235mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.422mg | 8% | |
| Protein | 3.8g | 7.8g | 8% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Choline | 32.5mg | 6% | |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 43mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 111mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 2.39mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.161mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 17mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.055mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
| Fats | 1.58g | 0.38g | 2% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 4.5µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.171g | 1% | |
| Calories | 102kcal | 115kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0.421mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.95mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 20.88g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 13.88g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.9g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.089g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.034g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.411mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.673mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.523mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.449mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.469mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.238mg | 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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima beans contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima beans is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lima beans 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 - 2.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth 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.