Flour vs Amaranth grain
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA Foundation Foods & USDA SR Legacy
Flour, semolina, coarse and semi-coarse is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Flour —
Amaranth grain 102
Protein (g)
Flour 11.7
Amaranth grain 3.80
Carbs (g)
Flour 73.8
Amaranth grain 18.7
Fat (g)
Flour 1.60
Amaranth grain 1.58
Fiber (g)
Flour 3.22
Amaranth grain 2.10
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Flour, semolina, coarse and semi-coarse — 11.7g vs 3.80g per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Flour, semolina, coarse and semi-coarse 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 | Flour | Amaranth grain | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | — | 102 kcal | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 12.2 g | 75.2 g | -84% |
| Protein | 11.7 g | 3.80 g | +209% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.60 g | 1.58 g | +1% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 73.8 g | 18.7 g | +295% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.22 g | 2.10 g | +53% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.405 mg | 0.015 mg | +2600% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.247 mg | 0.022 mg | +1021% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 3.63 mg | 0.235 mg | +1446% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.083 mg | 0.113 mg | -27% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 168 ug | 22.0 ug | +662% |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0.190 mg | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 17.2 mg | 47.0 mg | -63% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.55 mg | 2.10 mg | -26% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 35.2 mg | 65.0 mg | -46% |
| Phosphorus, P | 130 mg | 148 mg | -12% |
| Potassium, K | 174 mg | 135 mg | +29% |
| Sodium, Na | 0 mg | 6.00 mg | -100% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.947 mg | 0.860 mg | +10% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.227 mg | 0.149 mg | +53% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.647 mg | 0.854 mg | -24% |
| Selenium, Se | 29.8 ug | 5.50 ug | +442% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 357 kcal | — | |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | 365 kcal | — | |
| Energy | — | 429 kj | |
| Nitrogen | 1.88 g | — | |
| Ash | 0.608 g | 0.770 g | -21% |
| Starch | — | 16.2 g | |
| Molybdenum, Mo | 38.3 ug | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | — | 22.0 ug | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | — | 0.380 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | — | 0.050 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | — | 0.240 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | — | 0.020 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA Foundation Foods and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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