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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 Iron +49.5%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Potassium +125.2%
Contains more Copper +10.1%
Contains more Calcium +1466.7%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +45.8%
Contains more Manganese +62%
Contains more Selenium +96.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 148
Equal in Copper - 0.149
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 118% 75% 65% 27% 2% 17% 55% 69% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Iron +49.5%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Potassium +125.2%
Contains more Copper +10.1%
Contains more Calcium +1466.7%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +45.8%
Contains more Manganese +62%
Contains more Selenium +96.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 148
Equal in Copper - 0.149

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +726.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +184.3%
Contains more Folate +550%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.022
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 4% 31% 6% 13% 24% 22% 108% 0% 0%
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 B1 +726.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +184.3%
Contains more Folate +550%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.022

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +105.5%
Contains more Carbs +12.1%
Contains more Other +88.3%
Contains more Fats +187.3%
Equal in Water - 75.16
8% 21% 69%
Protein: 7.81 g
Fats: 0.55 g
Carbs: 20.96 g
Water: 69.23 g
Other: 1.45 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 Protein +105.5%
Contains more Carbs +12.1%
Contains more Other +88.3%
Contains more Fats +187.3%
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.
Mothbeans Amaranth grain
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mothbeans Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 20.96g 16.59g Mothbeans
Protein 7.81g 3.8g Mothbeans
Fats 0.55g 1.58g Amaranth grain
Carbs 20.96g 18.69g Mothbeans
Calories 117kcal 102kcal Mothbeans
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g Amaranth grain
Calcium 3mg 47mg Amaranth grain
Iron 3.14mg 2.1mg Mothbeans
Magnesium 104mg 65mg Mothbeans
Phosphorus 150mg 148mg Mothbeans
Potassium 304mg 135mg Mothbeans
Sodium 10mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.59mg 0.86mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.164mg 0.149mg Mothbeans
Manganese 0.527mg 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 2.8µg 5.5µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 10IU Mothbeans
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Mothbeans
Vitamin E 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin C 1mg Mothbeans
Vitamin B1 0.124mg 0.015mg Mothbeans
Vitamin B2 0.023mg 0.022mg Mothbeans
Vitamin B3 0.668mg 0.235mg Mothbeans
Vitamin B5 0.391mg Mothbeans
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.113mg Amaranth grain
Folate 143µg 22µg Mothbeans
Tryptophan 0.05mg Mothbeans
Isoleucine 0.388mg Mothbeans
Leucine 0.525mg Mothbeans
Lysine 0.425mg Mothbeans
Methionine 0.075mg Mothbeans
Phenylalanine 0.35mg Mothbeans
Valine 0.25mg Mothbeans
Histidine 0.263mg Mothbeans
Saturated Fat 0.124g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.044g Mothbeans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.256g Mothbeans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mothbeans Amaranth grain
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
17%
Mothbeans
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Mothbeans
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is cheaper?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
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 - 0.124g)
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.

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. Mothbeans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172426/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.