Wheat vs Amaranth grain
Nutrition comparison per 100 g serving
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Amaranth grain wins in 15 out of 29 nutrient categories
Wheat: 11
vs
Amaranth grain: 15
(3 ties)
Overview
| Nutrient | Wheat | Amaranth grain | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 337 cal | 371 cal | |
| Protein | 14.5 g | 13.6 g | |
| Carbs | 70.6 g | 65.3 g | |
| Fat | 2.1 g | 7.0 g | |
| Fiber | 11.1 g | 6.7 g | |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g | Tie |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Wheat | Amaranth grain | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choline, total | 25.8 MG | 69.8 MG | |
| Folate, total | 0 UG | 82 UG | |
| Niacin | 6.4 MG | 0.9 MG | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.9 MG | 1.5 MG | |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 MG | 0.2 MG | |
| Thiamin | 0.6 MG | 0.1 MG | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1 UG | 0 UG | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0 UG | Tie |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.3 MG | 0.6 MG | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 4.2 MG | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0 UG | Tie |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.6 MG | 1.2 MG | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.8 UG | 0 UG |
Minerals
| Mineral | Wheat | Amaranth grain | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 22 MG | 159 MG | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.5 MG | 0.5 MG | |
| Iron, Fe | 3.8 MG | 7.6 MG | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 130 MG | 248 MG | |
| Manganese, Mn | 2.7 MG | 3.3 MG | |
| Phosphorus, P | 364 MG | 557 MG | |
| Potassium, K | 403 MG | 508 MG | |
| Selenium, Se | 81.5 UG | 18.7 UG | |
| Sodium, Na | 5 MG | 4 MG | |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.7 MG | 2.9 MG |