Baked beans vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between baked beans and amaranth?
- Baked beans are higher in fiber, vitamin B1, potassium, and folate, yet amaranth is higher in manganese, phosphorus, and magnesium.
- Amaranth's daily need coverage for manganese is 26% more.
- Baked beans have 70 times more sodium than amaranth. While baked beans have 422mg of sodium, amaranth has only 6mg.
- The glycemic index of baked beans is lower.
We used Beans, baked, home prepared and Amaranth grain, cooked types in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +29.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +165.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +51.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +234.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +806.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +122.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +73.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +118.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.54 g
Fats:
5.15 g
Carbs:
21.63 g
Water:
65.17 g
Other:
2.51 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +225.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +226% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.3% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.255mg | 0.854mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 422mg | 6mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 5.5g | 2.1g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.136mg | 0.015mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.948g | 9% | |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Folate | 48µg | 22µg | 7% |
| Potassium | 358mg | 135mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 109mg | 148mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.74g | 5% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.133g | 5% | |
| Fats | 5.15g | 1.58g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 65mg | 5% |
| Calories | 155kcal | 102kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 3% | |
| Protein | 5.54g | 3.8g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.049mg | 0.022mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.113mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 21.63g | 18.69g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.159mg | 0.149mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.408mg | 0.235mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 47mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.73mg | 0.86mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.99mg | 2.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.13g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 5.5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.428mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.379mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.282mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.153mg | 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
9%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baked beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is cheaper?
Baked beans is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baked beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 416mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.948g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.