Mothbeans vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Mothbeans and Amaranth grain
- Mothbeans has more Folate, Iron, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1, while Amaranth grain has more Manganese.
- Mothbeans's daily need coverage for Folate is 30% higher.
- Amaranth grain contains 8 times less Vitamin B1 than Mothbeans. Mothbeans contains 0.124mg of Vitamin B1, while Amaranth grain contains 0.015mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Mothbeans, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +125.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +49.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1466.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +62% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +96.4% |
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 | +726.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +184.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.5% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.81 g
Fats:
0.55 g
Carbs:
20.96 g
Water:
69.23 g
Other:
1.45 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +105.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +187.3% |
~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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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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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| Calories | 117kcal | 102kcal |
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| Protein | 7.81g | 3.8g |
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| Fats | 0.55g | 1.58g |
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| Vitamin C | 1mg |
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| Net carbs | 20.96g | 16.59g |
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| Carbs | 20.96g | 18.69g |
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| Magnesium | 104mg | 65mg |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 47mg |
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| Potassium | 304mg | 135mg |
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| Iron | 3.14mg | 2.1mg |
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| Fiber | 2.1g |
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| Copper | 0.164mg | 0.149mg |
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| Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.86mg |
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| Starch | 16.23g |
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| Phosphorus | 150mg | 148mg |
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| Sodium | 10mg | 6mg |
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| Vitamin A | 10IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg |
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| Manganese | 0.527mg | 0.854mg |
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| Selenium | 2.8µg | 5.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.124mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.023mg | 0.022mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.668mg | 0.235mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.391mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.093mg | 0.113mg |
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| Folate | 143µg | 22µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.124g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.044g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.256g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.05mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.388mg |
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| Leucine | 0.525mg |
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| Lysine | 0.425mg |
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| Methionine | 0.075mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.35mg |
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| Valine | 0.25mg |
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| Histidine | 0.263mg |
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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
16%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mothbeans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is cheaper?
Mothbeans is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mothbeans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.124g)
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.