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Cranberry bean raw vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cranberry bean raw and amaranth

  • Amaranth contains less folate, fiber, copper, vitamin B1, iron, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin B6 than cranberry bean raw.
  • Cranberry bean raw's daily need coverage for folate is 146% higher.
  • Amaranth contains 50 times less vitamin B1 than cranberry bean raw. Cranberry bean raw contains 0.747mg of vitamin B1, while amaranth contains 0.015mg.
  • Cranberry bean raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cranberry bean raw is 35, while the glycemic index of amaranth is 97.

The food types used in this comparison are Beans, cranberry (roman), 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 111% 38% 118% 188% 265% 99% 159% 0.78% 120% 69%
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 +140%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +170.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +886.7%
Contains more IronIron +138.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +432.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +322.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +151.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +130.9%
~equal in Sodium ~6mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.854mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 187% 49% 27% 45% 71% 0% 0% 453% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +4880%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +868.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +519.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +173.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +2645.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 60% 12% 3%
Protein: 23.03 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 60.05 g
Water: 12.39 g
Other: 3.3 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 +506.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +221.3%
Contains more OtherOther +328.6%
Contains more FatsFats +28.5%
Contains more WaterWater +506.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cranberry bean raw Amaranth DV% diff.
Folate 604µg 22µg 146%
Fiber 24.7g 2.1g 90%
Copper 0.794mg 0.149mg 72%
Vitamin B1 0.747mg 0.015mg 61%
Protein 23.03g 3.8g 38%
Iron 5mg 2.1mg 36%
Potassium 1332mg 135mg 35%
Phosphorus 372mg 148mg 32%
Zinc 3.63mg 0.86mg 25%
Magnesium 156mg 65mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.113mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.748mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.022mg 15%
Carbs 60.05g 18.69g 14%
Selenium 12.7µg 5.5µg 13%
Calories 335kcal 102kcal 12%
Calcium 127mg 47mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.455mg 0.235mg 8%
Starch 16.23g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.527g 4%
Manganese 0.92mg 0.854mg 3%
Fats 1.23g 1.58g 1%
Saturated fat 0.316g 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Net carbs 35.35g 16.59g N/A
Sodium 6mg 6mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.106g 0%
Tryptophan 0.273mg 0%
Threonine 0.969mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.017mg 0%
Leucine 1.838mg 0%
Lysine 1.58mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.245mg 0%
Valine 1.205mg 0%
Histidine 0.641mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cranberry bean raw Amaranth
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
64%
Cranberry bean raw
5%
Amaranth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
117%
Cranberry bean raw
43%
Amaranth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberry bean raw
Cranberry bean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Cranberry bean raw
Cranberry bean raw is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cranberry bean raw
Cranberry bean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cranberry bean raw
Cranberry bean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.316g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (6 mg)

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. Cranberry bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175189/nutrients
  2. Amaranth - 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.