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

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The main differences between Bean raw and Amaranth grain

  • Amaranth grain contains less Folate, Copper, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Selenium, Phosphorus, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium than Bean raw.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Bean raw is 126% higher.
  • Amaranth grain has 48 times less Vitamin B1 than Bean raw. Bean raw has 0.713mg of Vitamin B1, while Amaranth grain has 0.015mg.

Food types used in this article are Beans, pinto, mature seeds, raw and Amaranth grain, cooked.

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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 126% 34% 123% 190% 298% 62% 176% 1.6% 150% 152%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +170.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +140.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +931.9%
Contains more IronIron +141.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +499.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +165.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +177.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +34.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +407.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%

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 21% 0% 4.2% 0% 178% 49% 22% 47% 109% 0% 14% 394% 36%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4653.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +863.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +399.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +319.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2286.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.19mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.42 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 62.55 g
Water: 11.33 g
Other: 3.47 g
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +463.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +234.7%
Contains more OtherOther +350.6%
Contains more FatsFats +28.5%
Contains more WaterWater +563.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
94% 5%
Starch: 34.17 g
Sucrose: 1.98 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 16.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +110.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bean raw Amaranth grain
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bean raw Amaranth grain Opinion
Calories 347kcal 102kcal Bean raw
Protein 21.42g 3.8g Bean raw
Fats 1.23g 1.58g Amaranth grain
Vitamin C 6.3mg Bean raw
Net carbs 47.05g 16.59g Bean raw
Carbs 62.55g 18.69g Bean raw
Magnesium 176mg 65mg Bean raw
Calcium 113mg 47mg Bean raw
Potassium 1393mg 135mg Bean raw
Iron 5.07mg 2.1mg Bean raw
Sugar 2.11g Amaranth grain
Fiber 15.5g 2.1g Bean raw
Copper 0.893mg 0.149mg Bean raw
Zinc 2.28mg 0.86mg Bean raw
Starch 34.17g 16.23g Bean raw
Phosphorus 411mg 148mg Bean raw
Sodium 12mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.19mg Bean raw
Manganese 1.148mg 0.854mg Bean raw
Selenium 27.9µg 5.5µg Bean raw
Vitamin B1 0.713mg 0.015mg Bean raw
Vitamin B2 0.212mg 0.022mg Bean raw
Vitamin B3 1.174mg 0.235mg Bean raw
Vitamin B5 0.785mg Bean raw
Vitamin B6 0.474mg 0.113mg Bean raw
Vitamin K 5.6µg Bean raw
Folate 525µg 22µg Bean raw
Choline 66.2mg Bean raw
Saturated Fat 0.235g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.229g Bean raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.407g Bean raw
Tryptophan 0.237mg Bean raw
Threonine 0.81mg Bean raw
Isoleucine 0.871mg Bean raw
Leucine 1.558mg Bean raw
Lysine 1.356mg Bean raw
Methionine 0.259mg Bean raw
Phenylalanine 1.095mg Bean raw
Valine 0.998mg Bean raw
Histidine 0.556mg Bean raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bean raw Amaranth grain
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
67%
Bean raw
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Bean raw
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Bean raw
Bean raw is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bean raw
Bean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bean raw
Bean 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 - 2.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.235g)

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. Bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175199/nutrients
  2. Amaranth grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/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.