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

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Important differences between Amaranth grain and Mung bean

  • Mung bean has more Folate, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Zinc than Amaranth grain.
  • Mung bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 151% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Mung beans, mature seeds, raw.

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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
1
:
9
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Calcium +180.9%
Contains more Iron +221%
Contains more Magnesium +190.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +148%
Contains more Potassium +823%
Contains more Zinc +211.6%
Contains more Copper +531.5%
Contains more Manganese +21.2%
Contains more Selenium +49.1%
Amaranth grain
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Calcium +180.9%
Contains more Iron +221%
Contains more Magnesium +190.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +148%
Contains more Potassium +823%
Contains more Zinc +211.6%
Contains more Copper +531.5%
Contains more Manganese +21.2%
Contains more Selenium +49.1%

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.
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
0
:
12
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Vitamin E +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4040%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +959.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +857.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +238.1%
Contains more Folate +2740.9%
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 bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 11% 0% 16% 156% 54% 43% 115% 89% 469% 0% 23%
Contains more Vitamin E +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4040%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +959.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +857.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +238.1%
Contains more Folate +2740.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
2
:
3
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Fats +37.4%
Contains more Water +730.5%
Contains more Protein +527.9%
Contains more Carbs +235%
Contains more Other +331.2%
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 bean
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
Contains more Fats +37.4%
Contains more Water +730.5%
Contains more Protein +527.9%
Contains more Carbs +235%
Contains more Other +331.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Mung bean Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 46.32g Mung bean
Protein 3.8g 23.86g Mung bean
Fats 1.58g 1.15g Amaranth grain
Carbs 18.69g 62.62g Mung bean
Calories 102kcal 347kcal Mung bean
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Sugar 6.6g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 16.3g Mung bean
Calcium 47mg 132mg Mung bean
Iron 2.1mg 6.74mg Mung bean
Magnesium 65mg 189mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 148mg 367mg Mung bean
Potassium 135mg 1246mg Mung bean
Sodium 6mg 15mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.86mg 2.68mg Mung bean
Copper 0.149mg 0.941mg Mung bean
Manganese 0.854mg 1.035mg Mung bean
Selenium 5.5µg 8.2µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.51mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.621mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.233mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 2.251mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.382mg Mung bean
Folate 22µg 625µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g Mung bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g Mung bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Mung bean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
82%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
126%
Mung bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
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 - 0.348g)

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 bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174256/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.