Noodles vs Amaranth grain
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Amaranth grain, cooked is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Noodles 138
Amaranth grain 102
Protein (g)
Noodles 4.54
Amaranth grain 3.80
Carbs (g)
Noodles 25.2
Amaranth grain 18.7
Fat (g)
Noodles 2.07
Amaranth grain 1.58
Fiber (g)
Noodles 1.20
Amaranth grain 2.10
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Noodles, egg, cooked, unenriched, with added salt — 4.54g vs 3.80g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Amaranth grain, cooked — 102 vs 138 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Amaranth grain, cooked 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 | Noodles | Amaranth grain | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 138 kcal | 102 kcal | +35% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 67.7 g | 75.2 g | -10% |
| Protein | 4.54 g | 3.80 g | +19% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 2.07 g | 1.58 g | +31% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 25.2 g | 18.7 g | +35% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.20 g | 2.10 g | -43% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.419 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.581 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.029 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 29.0 mg | — | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.030 mg | 0.015 mg | +100% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.020 mg | 0.022 mg | -9% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.400 mg | 0.235 mg | +70% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.263 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.046 mg | 0.113 mg | -59% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 7.00 ug | 22.0 ug | -68% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | — | |
| Choline, total | 25.7 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.090 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 6.00 ug | — | |
| Carotene, beta | 1.00 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.170 mg | 0.190 mg | -11% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 12.0 mg | 47.0 mg | -74% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.600 mg | 2.10 mg | -71% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 21.0 mg | 65.0 mg | -68% |
| Phosphorus, P | 76.0 mg | 148 mg | -49% |
| Potassium, K | 38.0 mg | 135 mg | -72% |
| Sodium, Na | 165 mg | 6.00 mg | +2650% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.650 mg | 0.860 mg | -24% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.098 mg | 0.149 mg | -34% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.315 mg | 0.854 mg | -63% |
| Selenium, Se | 23.9 ug | 5.50 ug | +335% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 578 kj | 429 kj | +35% |
| Ash | 0.500 g | 0.770 g | -35% |
| Total Sugars | 0.400 g | — | |
| Sucrose | 0.040 g | — | |
| Glucose | 0.070 g | — | |
| Fructose | 0 g | — | |
| Lactose | 0 g | — | |
| Maltose | 0.300 g | — | |
| Galactose | 0 g | — | |
| Starch | — | 16.2 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 7.00 ug | 22.0 ug | -68% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 7.00 ug | — | |
| Betaine | 19.2 mg | — | |
| Retinol | 6.00 ug | — | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 21.0 IU | — | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 38.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 0.030 mg | 0.380 mg | -92% |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 0.600 mg | 0.050 mg | +1100% |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | 0.240 mg | -100% |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | 0.130 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | 0.020 mg | -100% |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | 0 ug | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.005 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.341 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.073 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.045 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.537 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.552 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.522 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.028 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.001 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.043 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.138 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.190 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.365 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.137 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.086 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.096 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.240 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.094 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.220 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.192 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.121 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.165 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.244 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 1.47 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.159 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.495 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.257 g | — | |
* 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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