Cranberry beans vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Cranberry beans and Amaranth grain
- Cranberry beans has more Folate, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Potassium, however, Amaranth grain is richer in Manganese, and Selenium.
- Cranberry beans's daily need coverage for Folate is 46% more.
- Cranberry beans contains 14 times more Vitamin B1 than Amaranth grain. Cranberry beans contains 0.21mg of Vitamin B1, while Amaranth grain contains 0.015mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Beans, cranberry (roman), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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.
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Potassium
+186.7%
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Sodium
-83.3%
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Zinc
+32.6%
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Copper
+55%
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Magnesium
+30%
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Manganese
+130.8%
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Selenium
+323.1%
Equal in Calcium - 47
Equal in Iron - 2.1
Equal in Phosphorus - 148
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Potassium
+186.7%
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Sodium
-83.3%
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Zinc
+32.6%
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Copper
+55%
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Magnesium
+30%
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Manganese
+130.8%
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Selenium
+323.1%
Equal in Calcium - 47
Equal in Iron - 2.1
Equal in Phosphorus - 148
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.
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Vitamin B1
+1300%
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Vitamin B2
+213.6%
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Vitamin B3
+119.1%
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Folate
+840.9%
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Vitamin B6
+39.5%
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Vitamin B1
+1300%
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Vitamin B2
+213.6%
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Vitamin B3
+119.1%
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Folate
+840.9%
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Vitamin B6
+39.5%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+145.8%
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Carbs
+30.9%
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Other
+41.6%
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Fats
+243.5%
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Water
+16.3%
Protein:
9.34 g
Fats:
0.46 g
Carbs:
24.46 g
Water:
64.65 g
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1.09 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
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Protein
+145.8%
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Carbs
+30.9%
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+41.6%
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Fats
+243.5%
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Water
+16.3%
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 Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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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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Net carbs | 15.86g | 16.59g |
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Protein | 9.34g | 3.8g |
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Fats | 0.46g | 1.58g |
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Carbs | 24.46g | 18.69g |
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Calories | 136kcal | 102kcal |
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Starch | 16.23g |
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Fiber | 8.6g | 2.1g |
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Calcium | 50mg | 47mg |
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Iron | 2.09mg | 2.1mg |
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Magnesium | 50mg | 65mg |
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Phosphorus | 135mg | 148mg |
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Potassium | 387mg | 135mg |
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Sodium | 1mg | 6mg |
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Zinc | 1.14mg | 0.86mg |
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Copper | 0.231mg | 0.149mg |
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Manganese | 0.37mg | 0.854mg |
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Selenium | 1.3µg | 5.5µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.19mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.21mg | 0.015mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.069mg | 0.022mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.515mg | 0.235mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.24mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.113mg |
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Folate | 207µg | 22µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.111mg |
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Threonine | 0.393mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.412mg |
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Leucine | 0.746mg |
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Lysine | 0.641mg |
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Methionine | 0.14mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.505mg |
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Valine | 0.489mg |
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Histidine | 0.26mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.119g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.04g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.199g |
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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
22%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%

43%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Cranberry beans contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Cranberry beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?

Cranberry beans is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Cranberry beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.119g)
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.