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

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The main differences between Amaranth grain and Lima bean

  • Amaranth grain has more Manganese, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, however, Lima bean has more Fiber, Folate, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Fiber from Lima bean is 20% higher.
  • Lima bean has 3 times less Calcium than Amaranth grain. Amaranth grain has 47mg of Calcium, while Lima bean has 17mg.

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Lima bean
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 bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
41%
Lima bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima bean
Lima bean is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lima bean
Lima bean 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 bean - 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.