Amaranth vs. Lupin Bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are amaranth and lupin Bean different?
- Amaranth is higher in iron, vitamin B6, manganese, and selenium; however, lupin Bean is richer in vitamin B1, folate, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for iron for amaranth is 11% higher.
- Amaranth contains 13 times more vitamin B6 than lupin Bean. While amaranth contains 0.113mg of vitamin B6, lupin Bean contains only 0.009mg.
Amaranth grain, cooked and Lupins, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +20.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +26.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +111.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +81.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +60.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
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 | +1155.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +793.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +140.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +110.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +168.2% |
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:
15.57 g
Fats:
2.92 g
Carbs:
9.88 g
Water:
71.08 g
Other:
0.55 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +89.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +309.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +84.8% |
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Water
~71.08g
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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| Protein | 3.8g | 15.57g | 24% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 1.2mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.134mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.231mg | 9% |
| Folate | 22µg | 59µg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.676mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.009mg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 1.38mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 2.6µg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.73g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.188mg | 4% | |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 2.8g | 3% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 245mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 128mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 54mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 9.88g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.18g | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.346g | 2% | |
| Fats | 1.58g | 2.92g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.053mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0.495mg | 2% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 119kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 7.08g | N/A |
| Calcium | 47mg | 51mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.573mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.695mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.181mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.832mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.618mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.65mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.443mg | 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
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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lupin Bean contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lupin Bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Lupin Bean is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lupin Bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.346g)
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.