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Amaranth grain vs. Lupin Bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Amaranth grain and Lupin Bean different?

  • Amaranth grain 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 from Amaranth grain is 11% higher.
  • Amaranth grain contains 13 times more Vitamin B6 than Lupin Bean. While Amaranth grain 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.
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 39% 15% 22% 45% 77% 38% 55% 0.52% 88% 14%
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%
~equal in Calcium ~51mg

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 3.7% 0.42% 0% 0% 34% 12% 9.3% 11% 2.1% 0% 0% 44% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
16% 3% 10% 71%
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%
~equal in 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.
Amaranth grain Lupin Bean
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Lupin Bean Opinion
Calories 102kcal 119kcal Lupin Bean
Protein 3.8g 15.57g Lupin Bean
Fats 1.58g 2.92g Lupin Bean
Vitamin C 1.1mg Lupin Bean
Net carbs 16.59g 7.08g Amaranth grain
Carbs 18.69g 9.88g Amaranth grain
Magnesium 65mg 54mg Amaranth grain
Calcium 47mg 51mg Lupin Bean
Potassium 135mg 245mg Lupin Bean
Iron 2.1mg 1.2mg Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 2.8g Lupin Bean
Copper 0.149mg 0.231mg Lupin Bean
Zinc 0.86mg 1.38mg Lupin Bean
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 128mg Amaranth grain
Sodium 6mg 4mg Lupin Bean
Vitamin A 7IU Lupin Bean
Vitamin E 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.854mg 0.676mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 2.6µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.134mg Lupin Bean
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.053mg Lupin Bean
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 0.495mg Lupin Bean
Vitamin B5 0.188mg Lupin Bean
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.009mg Amaranth grain
Folate 22µg 59µg Lupin Bean
Saturated Fat 0.346g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 1.18g Lupin Bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.73g Lupin Bean
Tryptophan 0.125mg Lupin Bean
Threonine 0.573mg Lupin Bean
Isoleucine 0.695mg Lupin Bean
Leucine 1.181mg Lupin Bean
Lysine 0.832mg Lupin Bean
Methionine 0.11mg Lupin Bean
Phenylalanine 0.618mg Lupin Bean
Valine 0.65mg Lupin Bean
Histidine 0.443mg Lupin Bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Lupin 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
9%
Lupin Bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
39%
Lupin Bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lupin Bean
Lupin Bean contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lupin Bean
Lupin Bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Lupin Bean
Lupin Bean is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lupin Bean
Lupin 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 Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain 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.

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. Lupin Bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172424/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.