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Lima bean vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lima bean and Amaranth grain

  • Lima bean has more Fiber, Folate, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Copper, however, Amaranth grain has more Manganese, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Fiber from Lima bean is 20% higher.
  • Amaranth grain has 11 times less Vitamin B1 than Lima bean. Lima bean has 0.161mg of Vitamin B1, while Amaranth grain has 0.015mg.

Food types used in this article are Lima beans, large, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 5.1% 45% 90% 78% 26% 48% 0.26% 67% 25%
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 PotassiumPotassium +276.3%
Contains more IronIron +13.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +57.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +51.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +176.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +65.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.2%
~equal in Zinc ~0.86mg

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% 3.6% 0% 40% 13% 7.9% 25% 37% 0% 5% 62% 18%
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 +973.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +277.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.19mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 21% 70%
Protein: 7.8 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.88 g
Water: 69.79 g
Other: 1.15 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 +105.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.7%
Contains more OtherOther +49.4%
Contains more FatsFats +315.8%
~equal in Water ~75.16g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lima bean Amaranth grain Opinion
Calories 115kcal 102kcal Lima bean
Protein 7.8g 3.8g Lima bean
Fats 0.38g 1.58g Amaranth grain
Net carbs 13.88g 16.59g Amaranth grain
Carbs 20.88g 18.69g Lima bean
Magnesium 43mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Calcium 17mg 47mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 508mg 135mg Lima bean
Iron 2.39mg 2.1mg Lima bean
Sugar 2.9g Amaranth grain
Fiber 7g 2.1g Lima bean
Copper 0.235mg 0.149mg Lima bean
Zinc 0.95mg 0.86mg Lima bean
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 111mg 148mg Amaranth grain
Sodium 2mg 6mg Lima bean
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.516mg 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 4.5µg 5.5µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B1 0.161mg 0.015mg Lima bean
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.022mg Lima bean
Vitamin B3 0.421mg 0.235mg Lima bean
Vitamin B5 0.422mg Lima bean
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.113mg Lima bean
Vitamin K 2µg Lima bean
Folate 83µg 22µg Lima bean
Choline 32.5mg Lima bean
Saturated Fat 0.089g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g Lima bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g Lima bean
Tryptophan 0.092mg Lima bean
Threonine 0.337mg Lima bean
Isoleucine 0.411mg Lima bean
Leucine 0.673mg Lima bean
Lysine 0.523mg Lima bean
Methionine 0.099mg Lima bean
Phenylalanine 0.449mg Lima bean
Valine 0.469mg Lima bean
Histidine 0.238mg Lima bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lima bean Amaranth grain
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
16%
Lima bean
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Lima bean
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Lima bean
Lima bean is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lima bean
Lima bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.089g)
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. Lima bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174253/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.