Pasta vs Amaranth grain
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Pasta, whole grain, 51% whole wheat, remaining unenriched semolina, cooked is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Pasta 159
Amaranth grain 102
Protein (g)
Pasta 5.82
Amaranth grain 3.80
Carbs (g)
Pasta 31.5
Amaranth grain 18.7
Fat (g)
Pasta 1.50
Amaranth grain 1.58
Fiber (g)
Pasta 4.60
Amaranth grain 2.10
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Pasta, whole grain, 51% whole wheat, remaining unenriched semolina, cooked — 5.82g vs 3.80g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Amaranth grain, cooked — 102 vs 159 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Pasta, whole grain, 51% whole wheat, remaining unenriched semolina, 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 | Pasta | Amaranth grain | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 159 kcal | 102 kcal | +56% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 60.7 g | 75.2 g | -19% |
| Protein | 5.82 g | 3.80 g | +53% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.50 g | 1.58 g | -5% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 31.5 g | 18.7 g | +69% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 4.60 g | 2.10 g | +119% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.239 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.171 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | — | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.157 mg | 0.015 mg | +947% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.103 mg | 0.022 mg | +368% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.89 mg | 0.235 mg | +1129% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.230 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.097 mg | 0.113 mg | -14% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 20.0 ug | 22.0 ug | -9% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.100 mg | 0.190 mg | -47% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 12.0 mg | 47.0 mg | -74% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.65 mg | 2.10 mg | -21% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 45.0 mg | 65.0 mg | -31% |
| Phosphorus, P | 110 mg | 148 mg | -26% |
| Potassium, K | 77.0 mg | 135 mg | -43% |
| Sodium, Na | 6.00 mg | 6.00 mg | = |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.12 mg | 0.860 mg | +30% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.199 mg | 0.149 mg | +34% |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.03 mg | 0.854 mg | +21% |
| Selenium, Se | 34.2 ug | 5.50 ug | +522% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 665 kj | 429 kj | +55% |
| Ash | 0.450 g | 0.770 g | -42% |
| Total Sugars | 0.850 g | — | |
| Sucrose | 0.200 g | — | |
| Glucose | 0.070 g | — | |
| Fructose | 0.070 g | — | |
| Lactose | 0 g | — | |
| Maltose | 0.500 g | — | |
| Galactose | 0 g | — | |
| Starch | 26.4 g | 16.2 g | +63% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 20.0 ug | 22.0 ug | -9% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 20.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 0.030 mg | 0.380 mg | -92% |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 0.060 mg | 0.050 mg | +20% |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | 0.240 mg | -100% |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | 0.070 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | 0.600 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 | = |
| 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 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.004 g | — | |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.003 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.206 g | — | |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.020 g | — | |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | 0.002 g | — | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.164 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 0.164 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.006 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 c (Omega-9, Erucic acid — cis) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.584 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.545 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 0.545 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.039 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.039 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3i | 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 20:3 n-3 (Omega-3, Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic 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 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 16:1 t | 0 g | — | |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0 g | — | |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0 g | — | |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0 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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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Niacin (Vitamin B3) +1129% in Pasta, whole grain, 51% whole wheat, remaining unenriched semolina, cooked Thiamin (Vitamin B1) +947% in Pasta, whole grain, 51% whole wheat, remaining unenriched semolina, cooked Selenium, Se +522% in Pasta, whole grain, 51% whole wheat, remaining unenriched semolina, cooked Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) +368% in Pasta, whole grain, 51% whole wheat, remaining unenriched semolina, cooked
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