Amaranth grain vs Barley
Nutrition comparison per 100 g serving
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Amaranth grain wins in 17 out of 29 nutrient categories
Amaranth grain: 17
vs
Barley: 9
(3 ties)
Overview
| Nutrient | Amaranth grain | Barley | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 371 cal | 352 cal | |
| Protein | 13.6 g | 9.9 g | |
| Carbs | 65.3 g | 77.7 g | |
| Fat | 7.0 g | 1.2 g | |
| Fiber | 6.7 g | 15.6 g | |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g | Tie |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amaranth grain | Barley | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choline, total | 69.8 MG | 37.8 MG | |
| Folate, total | 82 UG | 23 UG | |
| Niacin | 0.9 MG | 4.6 MG | |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.3 MG | |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 MG | 0.1 MG | |
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.2 MG | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 UG | 1 UG | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0 UG | Tie |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.6 MG | 0.3 MG | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 4.2 MG | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0 UG | Tie |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.2 MG | 0.0 MG | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0 UG | 2.2 UG |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amaranth grain | Barley | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 159 MG | 29 MG | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.5 MG | 0.4 MG | |
| Iron, Fe | 7.6 MG | 2.5 MG | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 248 MG | 79 MG | |
| Manganese, Mn | 3.3 MG | 1.3 MG | |
| Phosphorus, P | 557 MG | 221 MG | |
| Potassium, K | 508 MG | 280 MG | |
| Selenium, Se | 18.7 UG | 37.7 UG | |
| Sodium, Na | 4 MG | 9 MG | |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.9 MG | 2.1 MG |