Amaranth grain vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Amaranth grain and Refried beans
- Amaranth grain has more Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, however, Refried beans are higher in Fiber, Potassium, and Vitamin B1.
- Amaranth grain covers your daily Manganese needs 25% more than Refried beans.
- Refried beans contain 2 times less Magnesium than Amaranth grain. Amaranth grain contains 65mg of Magnesium, while Refried beans contain 35mg.
- Amaranth grain has less Sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Amaranth grain, cooked and Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity).
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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 | +85.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +62.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +195.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +136.3% |
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 | +111.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +406.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +259.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +56.2% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +27.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +122.1% |
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Water
~77.75g
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:
7.43 g
Sucrose:
0.54 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +118.4% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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Glucose
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Fructose
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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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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| Calories | 102kcal | 90kcal |
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| Protein | 3.8g | 4.98g |
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| Fats | 1.58g | 2.01g |
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| Vitamin C | 6mg |
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| Net carbs | 16.59g | 9.85g |
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| Carbs | 18.69g | 13.55g |
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| Magnesium | 65mg | 35mg |
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| Calcium | 47mg | 29mg |
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| Potassium | 135mg | 319mg |
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| Iron | 2.1mg | 1.44mg |
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| Sugar | 0.54g |
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| Fiber | 2.1g | 3.7g |
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| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.129mg |
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| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.58mg |
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| Starch | 16.23g | 7.43g |
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| Phosphorus | 148mg | 92mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 370mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.09mg |
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| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.289mg |
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| Selenium | 5.5µg | 5.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.079mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0.367mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.189mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.103mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.1µg |
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| Folate | 22µg | 11µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.016g |
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| Choline | 21.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.631g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.601g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.543g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.065mg |
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| Threonine | 0.231mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.242mg |
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| Leucine | 0.438mg |
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| Lysine | 0.377mg |
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| Methionine | 0.083mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg |
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| Valine | 0.287mg |
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| Histidine | 153mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.169g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Refried beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 364mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.631g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth grain is relatively richer in minerals