Amaranth vs. Pinto beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between amaranth and pinto beans
- Amaranth has more manganese; however, pinto beans is higher in folate, fiber, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, potassium, copper, and vitamin E.
- Pinto beans covers your daily folate needs 38% more than amaranth.
- Pinto beans contains 2 times less manganese than amaranth. Amaranth contains 0.854mg of manganese, while pinto beans contains 0.453mg.
- The glycemic index of amaranth is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Amaranth grain, cooked and Beans, pinto, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +88.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +223% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +47% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.7% |
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 | +394.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1186.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +181.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +35.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +102.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +681.8% |
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:
9.01 g
Fats:
0.65 g
Carbs:
26.22 g
Water:
62.95 g
Other:
1.17 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +143.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +137.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +40.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +51.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
16.23 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
15.15 g
Sucrose:
0.34 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 22µg | 172µg | 38% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 9g | 28% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.453mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.193mg | 15% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 9.01g | 10% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 436mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.229mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.219mg | 8% |
| Choline | 35.3mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.94mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 50mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 26.22g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.062mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.235g | 2% | |
| Calories | 102kcal | 143kcal | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.136g | 1% | |
| Fats | 1.58g | 0.65g | 1% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 6.2µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.98mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0.318mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 17.22g | N/A |
| Calcium | 47mg | 46mg | 0% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 2.09mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.34g | N/A | |
| Starch | 16.23g | 15.15g | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 147mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.133g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.331mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.426mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.765mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.531mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.519mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.247mg | 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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24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pinto beans contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pinto beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Pinto beans is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pinto beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.136g)
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.