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Broad bean raw vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Broad bean raw and Amaranth grain

  • Broad bean raw has more Folate, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, however, Amaranth grain is higher in Selenium, Manganese, Magnesium, and Iron.
  • Broad bean raw covers your daily Folate needs 32% more than Amaranth grain.
  • Amaranth grain contains 13 times less Vitamin B2 than Broad bean raw. Broad bean raw contains 0.29mg of Vitamin B2, while Amaranth grain contains 0.022mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Beans, fava, in pod, 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.
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw
3
:
7
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
Contains more Potassium +145.9%
Contains more Zinc +16.3%
Contains more Copper +169.8%
Contains more Calcium +27%
Contains more Iron +35.5%
Contains more Magnesium +97%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.7%
Contains less Sodium -76%
Contains more Manganese +29.2%
Contains more Selenium +587.5%
Broad bean raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 59% 24% 56% 30% 4% 28% 134% 87% 5%
Amaranth grain
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Potassium +145.9%
Contains more Zinc +16.3%
Contains more Copper +169.8%
Contains more Calcium +27%
Contains more Iron +35.5%
Contains more Magnesium +97%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.7%
Contains less Sodium -76%
Contains more Manganese +29.2%
Contains more Selenium +587.5%

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.
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw
11
:
1
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
Contains more Vitamin E +510.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +786.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +857%
Contains more Folate +572.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.113
Broad bean raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 20% 24% 0% 13% 34% 67% 43% 14% 24% 111% 0% 103%
Amaranth grain
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 4% 6% 5% 0% 27% 17% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +510.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +786.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +857%
Contains more Folate +572.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.113

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw
2
:
3
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
Contains more Protein +108.4%
Contains more Other +45.5%
Contains more Fats +116.4%
Equal in Carbs - 18.69
Equal in Water - 75.16
Broad bean raw
8% 18% 73%
Protein: 7.92 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 17.63 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.12 g
Amaranth grain
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 Protein +108.4%
Contains more Other +45.5%
Contains more Fats +116.4%
Equal in Carbs - 18.69
Equal in Water - 75.16

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broad bean raw Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 10.13g 16.59g Amaranth grain
Protein 7.92g 3.8g Broad bean raw
Fats 0.73g 1.58g Amaranth grain
Carbs 17.63g 18.69g Amaranth grain
Calories 88kcal 102kcal Amaranth grain
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Sugar 9.21g Amaranth grain
Fiber 7.5g 2.1g Broad bean raw
Calcium 37mg 47mg Amaranth grain
Iron 1.55mg 2.1mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 33mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 129mg 148mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 332mg 135mg Broad bean raw
Sodium 25mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 1mg 0.86mg Broad bean raw
Copper 0.402mg 0.149mg Broad bean raw
Manganese 0.661mg 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 0.8µg 5.5µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 333IU Broad bean raw
Vitamin A RAE 17µg Broad bean raw
Vitamin E 1.16mg 0.19mg Broad bean raw
Vitamin C 3.7mg Broad bean raw
Vitamin B1 0.133mg 0.015mg Broad bean raw
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.022mg Broad bean raw
Vitamin B3 2.249mg 0.235mg Broad bean raw
Vitamin B5 0.225mg Broad bean raw
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.113mg Amaranth grain
Folate 148µg 22µg Broad bean raw
Vitamin K 40.9µg Broad bean raw
Saturated Fat 0.118g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.104g Broad bean raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.342g Broad bean raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broad bean raw Amaranth grain
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
37%
Broad bean raw
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Broad bean raw
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.118g)
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.

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. Broad bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168574/nutrients
  2. Amaranth grain - 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.