Rice vs Amaranth grain
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA Foundation Foods & USDA SR Legacy
Calories (kcal)
Rice —
Amaranth grain 102
Protein (g)
Rice 7.04
Amaranth grain 3.80
Carbs (g)
Rice 80.3
Amaranth grain 18.7
Fat (g)
Rice 1.03
Amaranth grain 1.58
Fiber (g)
Rice 0.149
Amaranth grain 2.10
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Rice, white, long grain, unenriched, raw — 7.04g vs 3.80g per 100g.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Rice | Amaranth grain | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | — | 102 kcal | |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 11.2 g | 75.2 g | -85% |
| Protein | 7.04 g | 3.80 g | +85% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.03 g | 1.58 g | -35% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 80.3 g | 18.7 g | +330% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.149 g | 2.10 g | -93% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.065 mg | 0.015 mg | +333% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.080 mg | 0.022 mg | +264% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.43 mg | 0.235 mg | +510% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.058 mg | 0.113 mg | -49% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | — | 22.0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0.190 mg | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 4.46 mg | 47.0 mg | -91% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.140 mg | 2.10 mg | -93% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 26.5 mg | 65.0 mg | -59% |
| Phosphorus, P | 108 mg | 148 mg | -27% |
| Potassium, K | 82.3 mg | 135 mg | -39% |
| Sodium, Na | 0.463 mg | 6.00 mg | -92% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.35 mg | 0.860 mg | +57% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.214 mg | 0.149 mg | +43% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.981 mg | 0.854 mg | +15% |
| Selenium, Se | 6.60 ug | 5.50 ug | +20% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 359 kcal | — | |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | 370 kcal | — | |
| Energy | — | 429 kj | |
| Nitrogen | 1.18 g | — | |
| Ash | 0.425 g | 0.770 g | -45% |
| Total dietary fiber (AOAC 2011.25) | 2.77 g | — | |
| High Molecular Weight Dietary Fiber (HMWDF) | 1.93 g | — | |
| Low Molecular Weight Dietary Fiber (LMWDF) | 0.296 g | — | |
| Starch | 74.4 g | 16.2 g | +358% |
| Molybdenum, Mo | 64.2 ug | — | |
| Biotin | 0 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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