French beans vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between french beans and amaranth
- French beans has more fiber, folate, vitamin B1, and potassium; however, amaranth is higher in manganese, iron, selenium, and phosphorus.
- French beans covers your daily fiber needs 29% more than amaranth.
- Amaranth contains 9 times less vitamin B1 than french beans. French beans contains 0.13mg of vitamin B1, while amaranth contains 0.015mg.
- The glycemic index of amaranth is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Beans, french, 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 CalciumCalcium | +34% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +174.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +94.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +123.6% |
| 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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +181.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +132.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +240.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.05 g
Fats:
0.76 g
Carbs:
24.02 g
Water:
66.57 g
Other:
1.6 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +85.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +107.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +107.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.9% |
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 price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 9.4g | 2.1g | 29% |
| Manganese | 0.382mg | 0.854mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1.08mg | 2.1mg | 13% |
| Folate | 75µg | 22µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.13mg | 0.015mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 5.5µg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Potassium | 370mg | 135mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 102mg | 148mg | 7% |
| Protein | 7.05g | 3.8g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.115mg | 0.149mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.222mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.062mg | 0.022mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.453g | 3% | |
| Carbs | 24.02g | 18.69g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 56mg | 65mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 47mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 0.86mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.546mg | 0.235mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.105mg | 0.113mg | 1% |
| Calories | 129kcal | 102kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.76g | 1.58g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.62g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Sodium | 6mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.083g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.052g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.297mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.311mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.563mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.484mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.106mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.381mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.369mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 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
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5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is cheaper?
French beans is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.083g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals
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)