Cornmeal vs Amaranth grain
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Cornmeal, degermed, unenriched, yellow is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Cornmeal 370
Amaranth grain 102
Protein (g)
Cornmeal 7.11
Amaranth grain 3.80
Carbs (g)
Cornmeal 79.4
Amaranth grain 18.7
Fat (g)
Cornmeal 1.75
Amaranth grain 1.58
Fiber (g)
Cornmeal 3.90
Amaranth grain 2.10
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Cornmeal, degermed, unenriched, yellow — 7.11g vs 3.80g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Amaranth grain, cooked — 102 vs 370 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Cornmeal, degermed, unenriched, yellow scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Cornmeal | Amaranth grain | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 370 kcal | 102 kcal | +263% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 11.2 g | 75.2 g | -85% |
| Protein | 7.11 g | 3.80 g | +87% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.75 g | 1.58 g | +11% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 79.4 g | 18.7 g | +325% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.90 g | 2.10 g | +86% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.220 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.390 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.140 mg | 0.015 mg | +833% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.050 mg | 0.022 mg | +127% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.00 mg | 0.235 mg | +326% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.240 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.182 mg | 0.113 mg | +61% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 30.0 ug | 22.0 ug | +36% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | — | |
| Choline, total | 8.60 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 11.0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, beta | 97.0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 63.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.120 mg | 0.190 mg | -37% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 3.00 mg | 47.0 mg | -94% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.10 mg | 2.10 mg | -48% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 32.0 mg | 65.0 mg | -51% |
| Phosphorus, P | 99.0 mg | 148 mg | -33% |
| Potassium, K | 142 mg | 135 mg | +5% |
| Sodium, Na | 7.00 mg | 6.00 mg | +17% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.660 mg | 0.860 mg | -23% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.076 mg | 0.149 mg | -49% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.174 mg | 0.854 mg | -80% |
| Selenium, Se | 10.5 ug | 5.50 ug | +91% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1547 kj | 429 kj | +261% |
| Ash | 0.510 g | 0.770 g | -34% |
| Total Sugars | 1.61 g | — | |
| Sucrose | 0.680 g | — | |
| Glucose | 0.560 g | — | |
| Fructose | 0.170 g | — | |
| Lactose | 0 g | — | |
| Maltose | 0.190 g | — | |
| Galactose | 0 g | — | |
| Starch | 73.3 g | 16.2 g | +352% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 30.0 ug | 22.0 ug | +36% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 30.0 ug | — | |
| Betaine | 1.00 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | — | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 214 IU | — | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 1628 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 0.020 mg | 0.380 mg | -95% |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 0.450 mg | 0.050 mg | +800% |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 0.040 mg | 0.240 mg | -83% |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | 0.350 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | 0.580 mg | 0.020 mg | +2800% |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | 0 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| SFA 13:0 (Tridecanoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.175 g | — | |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.038 g | — | |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.004 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.003 g | — | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.386 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.002 g | — | |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.828 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.808 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.020 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 21:5 (Omega-3, Heneicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:4 (Omega-6, Adrenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0 g | — | |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.038 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.172 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.242 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.01 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.105 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.162 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.159 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.366 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.187 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.337 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.239 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.172 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.560 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.465 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 1.46 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.217 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.746 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.341 g | — | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | — | |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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