Amaranth vs. Mothbeans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between amaranth and mothbeans
- Amaranth has more manganese, while mothbeans has more folate, iron, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
- Mothbeans's daily need coverage for folate is 30% higher.
- Mothbeans contains 16 times less calcium than amaranth. Amaranth contains 47mg of calcium, while mothbeans contains 3mg.
- Mothbeans has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mothbeans is 30, while the glycemic index of amaranth is 97.
The food types used in this comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Mothbeans, 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 CalciumCalcium | +1466.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +62% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +96.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +125.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +49.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +10.1% |
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 | +21.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +726.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +184.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +550% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +187.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +105.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.3% |
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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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 22µg | 143µg | 30% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.527mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 3.14mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.124mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 104mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 8% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.391mg | 8% | |
| Protein | 3.8g | 7.81g | 8% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Potassium | 135mg | 304mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 2.8µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 3mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0.668mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.256g | 2% | |
| Fats | 1.58g | 0.55g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.164mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.59mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.093mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.124g | 1% | |
| Calories | 102kcal | 117kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 20.96g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 20.96g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 150mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.044g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.388mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.525mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.425mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.35mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.263mg | 0% |
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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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16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mothbeans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is cheaper?
Mothbeans is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mothbeans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.124g)
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.