Fava beans vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between fava beans and amaranth
- Fava beans have more folate, fiber, copper, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2; however, amaranth is higher in manganese, iron, selenium, and magnesium.
- Fava beans cover your daily folate needs 21% more than amaranth.
- Amaranth contains 6 times less vitamin B1 than fava beans. Fava beans contain 0.097mg of vitamin B1, while amaranth contains 0.015mg.
- The glycemic index of amaranth is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Broadbeans (fava beans), 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +98.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +51.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +102.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +111.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +546.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +304.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +202.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +372.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +56.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.6 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
19.65 g
Water:
71.54 g
Other:
0.81 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +100% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +295% |
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Carbs
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Water
~75.16g
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Other
~0.77g
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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| Folate | 104µg | 22µg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.421mg | 0.854mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 2.1g | 13% |
| Copper | 0.259mg | 0.149mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 2.1mg | 8% |
| Protein | 7.6g | 3.8g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.097mg | 0.015mg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Choline | 30.6mg | 6% | |
| Selenium | 2.6µg | 5.5µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.089mg | 0.022mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 65mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 135mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.711mg | 0.235mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 125mg | 148mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072mg | 0.113mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.157mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Fats | 0.4g | 1.58g | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.01mg | 0.86mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 47mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.164g | 1% | |
| Calories | 110kcal | 102kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Carbs | 19.65g | 18.69g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.25g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.82g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.066g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.079g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.072mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.27mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.572mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.486mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.321mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.193mg | 0% |
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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
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5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fava beans contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fava beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Fava beans is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fava beans 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 - 1.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.066g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals