Amaranth vs. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between amaranth and yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
- Amaranth has more manganese, iron, phosphorus, copper, selenium, and vitamin B6, while yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw has more folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
- Amaranth's daily need coverage for manganese is 28% higher.
- Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains 5 times less vitamin B6 than amaranth. Amaranth contains 0.113mg of vitamin B6, while yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains 0.024mg.
- Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is 86, while the glycemic index of amaranth is 97.
The food types used in this comparison are Amaranth grain, cooked and Yardlong bean, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +47.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +346.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +210.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +132.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +150.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +316.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +266.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +77.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +370.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +613.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +181.8% |
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:
2.8 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
8.35 g
Water:
87.85 g
Other:
0.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +295% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +123.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.9% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.854mg | 0.205mg | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 18.8mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 0.47mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 59mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.048mg | 11% |
| Folate | 22µg | 62µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.107mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 8% | |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 1.5µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.024mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.11mg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 43µg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 44mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.37mg | 4% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 47kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 240mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 8.35g | 3% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 2.8g | 2% |
| Fats | 1.58g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.169g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0.41mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.055mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 8.35g | N/A |
| Calcium | 47mg | 50mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.105g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.036g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.032mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.184mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.162mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.09mg | 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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15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.105g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)