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 in fiber, vitamin B1, folate, copper, iron, and potassium; however, amaranth is richer in manganese and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for fiber for black turtle bean is 25% higher.
- Black turtle bean contains 15 times more vitamin B1 than amaranth. While black turtle bean contains 0.225mg of vitamin B1, amaranth contains only 0.015mg.
- Black turtle bean has a lower glycemic index (20) than amaranth (97).
Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Amaranth grain, cooked are the varieties 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 CalciumCalcium | +17% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +220.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +80.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +32.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +161.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +358.3% |
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 | +357.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +154.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +124.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +290.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +46.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.18 g
Fats:
0.35 g
Carbs:
24.35 g
Water:
65.74 g
Other:
1.38 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +115.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +79.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +351.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 8.3g | 2.1g | 25% |
| Manganese | 0.327mg | 0.854mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.225mg | 0.015mg | 18% |
| Folate | 86µg | 22µg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.269mg | 0.149mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 433mg | 135mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.85mg | 2.1mg | 9% |
| Protein | 8.18g | 3.8g | 9% |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 5.5µg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Choline | 32.6mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 0.19mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 49mg | 65mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.056mg | 0.022mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.3µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.113mg | 3% |
| Fats | 0.35g | 1.58g | 2% |
| Carbs | 24.35g | 18.69g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.527mg | 0.235mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.149g | 1% | |
| Calories | 130kcal | 102kcal | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 148mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.76mg | 0.86mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 47mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.05g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.32g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 3mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.089g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.344mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.361mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.653mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.562mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.123mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.442mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.428mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.228mg | 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
17%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black turtle bean contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
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 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 - 0.32g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.089g)
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.