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

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Differences between Winged bean and Amaranth grain

  • Winged bean has more Copper, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, while Amaranth grain has more Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, and Selenium.
  • Winged bean's daily need coverage for Copper is 137% higher.
  • Amaranth grain contains 25 times less Vitamin B1 than Winged bean. Winged bean contains 0.379mg of Vitamin B1, while Amaranth grain contains 0.015mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Winged bean tuber, 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 17% 9% 52% 75% 462% 38% 19% 4.6% 69% 3.8%
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 +334.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +830.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +170.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +56.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +228.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +60.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +685.7%
~equal in Iron ~2.1mg

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% 0% 0% 95% 34% 31% 7% 17% 0% 0% 14% 0%
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 +2426.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +577.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +597.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 28% 57% 2%
Protein: 11.6 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 28.1 g
Water: 57.4 g
Other: 2 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 +205.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.3%
Contains more OtherOther +159.7%
Contains more FatsFats +75.6%
Contains more WaterWater +30.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Winged bean Amaranth grain Opinion
Calories 148kcal 102kcal Winged bean
Protein 11.6g 3.8g Winged bean
Fats 0.9g 1.58g Amaranth grain
Net carbs 28.1g 16.59g Winged bean
Carbs 28.1g 18.69g Winged bean
Magnesium 24mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Calcium 30mg 47mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 586mg 135mg Winged bean
Iron 2mg 2.1mg Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g Amaranth grain
Copper 1.386mg 0.149mg Winged bean
Zinc 1.39mg 0.86mg Winged bean
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 45mg 148mg Amaranth grain
Sodium 35mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin E 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.532mg 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 0.7µg 5.5µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B1 0.379mg 0.015mg Winged bean
Vitamin B2 0.149mg 0.022mg Winged bean
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 0.235mg Winged bean
Vitamin B5 0.116mg Winged bean
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.113mg Amaranth grain
Folate 19µg 22µg Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 0.222g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.234g Winged bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.174g Winged bean
Tryptophan 0.252mg Winged bean
Threonine 0.451mg Winged bean
Isoleucine 0.425mg Winged bean
Leucine 0.64mg Winged bean
Lysine 0.592mg Winged bean
Methionine 0.143mg Winged bean
Phenylalanine 0.451mg Winged bean
Valine 0.599mg Winged bean
Histidine 0.241mg Winged bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Winged bean Amaranth grain
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
15%
Winged bean
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Winged bean
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winged bean
Winged bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Winged bean
Winged bean is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Winged bean
Winged bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.222g)
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. Winged bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170070/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.