Black turtle bean vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are black turtle bean and amaranth different?
- Black turtle bean is higher than amaranth in folate, copper, iron, vitamin B1, fiber, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
- Black turtle bean covers your daily need for folate, 106% more than amaranth.
- Black turtle bean contains 60 times more vitamin B1 than amaranth. Black turtle bean contains 0.9mg of vitamin B1, while amaranth contains 0.015mg.
- Amaranth has a higher glycemic index (97) than black turtle bean (20).
Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, raw and Amaranth grain, cooked types were used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +146.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +240.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1011.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +314.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +571.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +155.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +197.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +71.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +5900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +777.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +731.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +153.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1918.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.25 g
Fats:
0.9 g
Carbs:
63.25 g
Water:
11 g
Other:
3.6 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +459.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +238.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +367.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +75.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +583.3% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 444µg | 22µg | 106% |
| Copper | 1mg | 0.149mg | 95% |
| Iron | 8.7mg | 2.1mg | 83% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.9mg | 0.015mg | 74% |
| Fiber | 15.5g | 2.1g | 54% |
| Phosphorus | 440mg | 148mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 1500mg | 135mg | 40% |
| Protein | 21.25g | 3.8g | 35% |
| Magnesium | 160mg | 65mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.899mg | 18% | |
| Carbs | 63.25g | 18.69g | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.286mg | 0.113mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.193mg | 0.022mg | 13% |
| Calories | 339kcal | 102kcal | 12% |
| Zinc | 2.2mg | 0.86mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.955mg | 0.235mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 47mg | 11% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Manganese | 1mg | 0.854mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 5.6µg | 5% | |
| Selenium | 3.2µg | 5.5µg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.387g | 3% | |
| Fats | 0.9g | 1.58g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.232g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 47.75g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.12g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 9mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.078g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.252mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.894mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.697mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.459mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.32mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.112mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.592mg | 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
60%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black turtle bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is cheaper?
Black turtle bean is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black turtle bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black turtle bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.232g)