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Amaranth grain vs. Mung beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Amaranth grain and Mung beans

  • Amaranth grain has more Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, and Selenium, while Mung beans has more Folate, Fiber, and Vitamin B1.
  • Mung beans covers your daily need of Folate 34% more than Amaranth grain.
  • Amaranth grain contains 3 times more Manganese than Mung beans. While Amaranth grain contains 0.854mg of Manganese, Mung beans contain only 0.298mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Amaranth grain, cooked and Mung beans, 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.
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
7
:
3
Mung beans
Mung beans
Contains more Calcium +74.1%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +35.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.5%
Contains more Manganese +186.6%
Contains more Selenium +120%
Contains more Potassium +97%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.84
Equal in Copper - 0.156
Amaranth grain
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Mung beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 53% 35% 43% 24% 1% 23% 53% 39% 14%
Contains more Calcium +74.1%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +35.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.5%
Contains more Manganese +186.6%
Contains more Selenium +120%
Contains more Potassium +97%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.84
Equal in Copper - 0.156

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.
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
2
:
10
Mung beans
Mung beans
Contains more Vitamin E +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +993.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +177.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.5%
Contains more Folate +622.7%
Amaranth grain
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 4% 6% 5% 0% 27% 17% 0% 0%
Mung beans
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 4% 41% 15% 11% 25% 16% 120% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +993.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +177.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.5%
Contains more Folate +622.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
2
:
3
Mung beans
Mung beans
Contains more Fats +315.8%
Contains more Protein +84.7%
Equal in Carbs - 19.15
Equal in Water - 72.66
Equal in Other - 0.79
Amaranth grain
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Mung beans
7% 19% 73%
Protein: 7.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 19.15 g
Water: 72.66 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Fats +315.8%
Contains more Protein +84.7%
Equal in Carbs - 19.15
Equal in Water - 72.66
Equal in Other - 0.79

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 Mung beans
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Mung beans Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 11.55g Amaranth grain
Protein 3.8g 7.02g Mung beans
Fats 1.58g 0.38g Amaranth grain
Carbs 18.69g 19.15g Mung beans
Calories 102kcal 105kcal Mung beans
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Sugar 2g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 7.6g Mung beans
Calcium 47mg 27mg Amaranth grain
Iron 2.1mg 1.4mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 65mg 48mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 99mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 135mg 266mg Mung beans
Sodium 6mg 2mg Mung beans
Zinc 0.86mg 0.84mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.149mg 0.156mg Mung beans
Manganese 0.854mg 0.298mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 2.5µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 24IU Mung beans
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Mung beans
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.15mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin C 1mg Mung beans
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.164mg Mung beans
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.061mg Mung beans
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 0.577mg Mung beans
Vitamin B5 0.41mg Mung beans
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.067mg Amaranth grain
Folate 22µg 159µg Mung beans
Vitamin K 2.7µg Mung beans
Tryptophan 0.076mg Mung beans
Threonine 0.23mg Mung beans
Isoleucine 0.297mg Mung beans
Leucine 0.544mg Mung beans
Lysine 0.49mg Mung beans
Methionine 0.084mg Mung beans
Phenylalanine 0.425mg Mung beans
Valine 0.364mg Mung beans
Histidine 0.205mg Mung beans
Saturated Fat 0.116g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g Mung beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.128g Mung beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Mung beans
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Mung beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
29%
Mung beans

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung beans
Mung beans contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung beans
Mung beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung beans
Mung beans is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung beans
Mung beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
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 - 0.116g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is relatively richer in minerals

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. Mung beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174257/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.