Refried beans vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between refried beans and amaranth
- Refried beans have more fiber, potassium, and vitamin B1; however, amaranth is higher in manganese, iron, phosphorus, and magnesium.
- Amaranth covers your daily manganese needs 25% more than refried beans.
- Amaranth contains 62 times less sodium than refried beans. Refried beans contain 370mg of sodium, while amaranth contains 6mg.
- The glycemic index of amaranth is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) 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 | +136.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +85.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +62.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +195.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +406.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +259.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +56.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +111.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +27.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +122.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.9% |
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Water
~75.16g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
7.43 g
Sucrose:
0.54 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
16.23 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +118.4% |
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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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| Manganese | 0.289mg | 0.854mg | 25% |
| Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 370mg | 6mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 92mg | 148mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.44mg | 2.1mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 65mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% | |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 2.1g | 6% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 135mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 0.015mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.189mg | 4% | |
| Choline | 21.2mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.079mg | 0.022mg | 4% |
| Starch | 7.43g | 16.23g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.543g | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.86mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.631g | 3% | |
| Folate | 11µg | 22µg | 3% |
| Protein | 4.98g | 3.8g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.149mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.601g | 2% | |
| Calcium | 29mg | 47mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 13.55g | 18.69g | 2% |
| Calories | 90kcal | 102kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.367mg | 0.235mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.103mg | 0.113mg | 1% |
| Fats | 2.01g | 1.58g | 1% |
| Selenium | 5.8µg | 5.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.85g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.54g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.016g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.231mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.438mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.377mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.169g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g | N/A |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Refried 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 - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 364mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.631g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals