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Soybean raw vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between soybean raw and amaranth

  • The amount of iron, copper, folate, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, magnesium, potassium, and zinc in soybean raw is higher than in amaranth.
  • Soybean raw covers your daily iron needs 170% more than amaranth.
  • Amaranth has 58 times less vitamin B1 than soybean raw. Soybean raw has 0.874mg of vitamin B1, while amaranth has 0.015mg.
  • Amaranth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of amaranth is 97, while the glycemic index of soybean raw is 14.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soybeans, mature seeds, raw 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 200% 83% 159% 589% 553% 133% 302% 0.26% 328% 97%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +330.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +489.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1231.1%
Contains more IronIron +647.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1012.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +468.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +375.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +194.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +223.6%

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 20% 0.33% 17% 0% 219% 201% 30% 48% 87% 0% 118% 281% 63%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +347.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5726.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3854.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +590.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +233.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1604.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 20% 30% 9% 5%
Protein: 36.49 g
Fats: 19.94 g
Carbs: 30.16 g
Water: 8.54 g
Other: 4.87 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 +860.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1162%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +61.4%
Contains more OtherOther +532.5%
Contains more WaterWater +780.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soybean raw Amaranth DV% diff.
Iron 15.7mg 2.1mg 170%
Copper 1.658mg 0.149mg 168%
Folate 375µg 22µg 88%
Phosphorus 704mg 148mg 79%
Polyunsaturated fat 11.255g 75%
Manganese 2.517mg 0.854mg 72%
Vitamin B1 0.874mg 0.015mg 72%
Vitamin B2 0.87mg 0.022mg 65%
Protein 36.49g 3.8g 65%
Magnesium 280mg 65mg 51%
Potassium 1797mg 135mg 49%
Vitamin K 47µg 39%
Zinc 4.89mg 0.86mg 37%
Fiber 9.3g 2.1g 29%
Fats 19.94g 1.58g 28%
Calcium 277mg 47mg 23%
Selenium 17.8µg 5.5µg 22%
Choline 115.9mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 0.113mg 20%
Calories 446kcal 102kcal 17%
Vitamin B5 0.793mg 16%
Saturated fat 2.884g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.404g 11%
Vitamin B3 1.623mg 0.235mg 9%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Starch 16.23g 7%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.19mg 4%
Carbs 30.16g 18.69g 4%
Net carbs 20.86g 16.59g N/A
Sugar 7.33g N/A
Sodium 2mg 6mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.591mg 0%
Threonine 1.766mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.971mg 0%
Leucine 3.309mg 0%
Lysine 2.706mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 2.122mg 0%
Valine 2.029mg 0%
Histidine 1.097mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Soybean raw Amaranth
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
83%
Soybean raw
5%
Amaranth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
244%
Soybean raw
43%
Amaranth

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.884g)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth
Amaranth is cheaper (difference - $0.4)

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. Soybean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174270/nutrients
  2. Amaranth - 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.