Yellow beans vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between yellow beans and amaranth
- Yellow beans have more fiber, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, potassium, and vitamin E; however, amaranth is richer in manganese and selenium.
- Yellow beans cover your daily fiber needs 33% more than amaranth.
- Amaranth has 12 times less vitamin B1 than yellow beans. Yellow beans have 0.187mg of vitamin B1, while amaranth has 0.015mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beans, yellow, 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 | +13.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +31.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +140.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +87.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +323.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +394.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1146.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +368.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +201.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +268.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.16 g
Fats:
1.08 g
Carbs:
25.28 g
Water:
62.98 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +141.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +94.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +46.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.3% |
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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| Fiber | 10.4g | 2.1g | 33% |
| Manganese | 0.455mg | 0.854mg | 17% |
| Folate | 81µg | 22µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.187mg | 0.015mg | 14% |
| Protein | 9.16g | 3.8g | 11% |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 5.5µg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Choline | 35.2mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 325mg | 135mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.103mg | 0.022mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 183mg | 148mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.48mg | 2.1mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.229mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.94mg | 0.19mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.186mg | 0.149mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.708mg | 0.235mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.466g | 3% | |
| Calories | 144kcal | 102kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 47mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 74mg | 65mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 25.28g | 18.69g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 1.06mg | 0.86mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.08g | 1.58g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.113mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.279g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 14.88g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.34g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.094g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.386mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.405mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.732mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.629mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.138mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.496mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.479mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0% |
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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
19%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow beans contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Yellow beans is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yellow beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yellow 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 - 0.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.279g)