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Amaranth grain vs. Soybean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between amaranth grain and soybean raw

  • The amount of iron, copper, folate, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, magnesium, potassium, and zinc in soybean raw is higher than in amaranth grain.
  • Soybean raw covers your daily iron needs 170% more than amaranth grain.
  • Amaranth grain has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of amaranth grain is 97, while the glycemic index of soybean raw is 14.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Soybeans, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 14% 12% 79% 50% 23% 63% 0.78% 111% 30%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 200% 83% 159% 589% 553% 133% 302% 0.26% 328% 97%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +330.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +489.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1231.1%
Contains more IronIron +647.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1012.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +468.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +375.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +194.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +223.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 3.8% 5.1% 4.4% 0% 26% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 20% 1.3% 17% 0% 219% 201% 30% 48% 87% 0% 118% 281% 63%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +347.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5726.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3854.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +590.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +233.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1604.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
36% 20% 30% 9% 5%
Protein: 36.49 g
Fats: 19.94 g
Carbs: 30.16 g
Water: 8.54 g
Other: 4.87 g
Contains more WaterWater +780.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +860.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1162%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +61.4%
Contains more OtherOther +532.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Soybean raw Opinion
Calories 102kcal 446kcal Soybean raw
Protein 3.8g 36.49g Soybean raw
Fats 1.58g 19.94g Soybean raw
Vitamin C 6mg Soybean raw
Net carbs 16.59g 20.86g Soybean raw
Carbs 18.69g 30.16g Soybean raw
Magnesium 65mg 280mg Soybean raw
Calcium 47mg 277mg Soybean raw
Potassium 135mg 1797mg Soybean raw
Iron 2.1mg 15.7mg Soybean raw
Sugar 7.33g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 9.3g Soybean raw
Copper 0.149mg 1.658mg Soybean raw
Zinc 0.86mg 4.89mg Soybean raw
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 704mg Soybean raw
Sodium 6mg 2mg Soybean raw
Vitamin A 22IU Soybean raw
Vitamin A 1µg Soybean raw
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.85mg Soybean raw
Manganese 0.854mg 2.517mg Soybean raw
Selenium 5.5µg 17.8µg Soybean raw
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.874mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.87mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 1.623mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B5 0.793mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.377mg Soybean raw
Vitamin K 47µg Soybean raw
Folate 22µg 375µg Soybean raw
Choline 115.9mg Soybean raw
Saturated Fat 2.884g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 4.404g Soybean raw
Polyunsaturated fat 11.255g Soybean raw
Tryptophan 0.591mg Soybean raw
Threonine 1.766mg Soybean raw
Isoleucine 1.971mg Soybean raw
Leucine 3.309mg Soybean raw
Lysine 2.706mg Soybean raw
Methionine 0.547mg Soybean raw
Phenylalanine 2.122mg Soybean raw
Valine 2.029mg Soybean raw
Histidine 1.097mg Soybean raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain Soybean raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
83%
Soybean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
244%
Soybean raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.884g)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is cheaper (difference - $0.4)

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. Soybean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174270/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.