Spaghetti vs Amaranth grain
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Spaghetti 374
Amaranth grain 102
Protein (g)
Spaghetti 21.8
Amaranth grain 3.80
Carbs (g)
Spaghetti 65.7
Amaranth grain 18.7
Fat (g)
Spaghetti 2.23
Amaranth grain 1.58
Fiber (g)
Spaghetti 2.40
Amaranth grain 2.10
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) — 21.8g vs 3.80g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Amaranth grain, cooked — 102 vs 374 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) 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 | Spaghetti | Amaranth grain | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 374 kcal | 102 kcal | +267% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 9.23 g | 75.2 g | -88% |
| Protein | 21.8 g | 3.80 g | +473% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 2.23 g | 1.58 g | +41% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 65.7 g | 18.7 g | +251% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.40 g | 2.10 g | +14% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.328 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.271 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | — | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 1.19 mg | 0.015 mg | +7813% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.475 mg | 0.022 mg | +2059% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 7.65 mg | 0.235 mg | +3157% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.684 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.178 mg | 0.113 mg | +58% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 278 ug | 22.0 ug | +1164% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 258 ug | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0.190 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 39.0 mg | 47.0 mg | -17% |
| Iron, Fe | 4.15 mg | 2.10 mg | +98% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 65.0 mg | 65.0 mg | = |
| Phosphorus, P | 163 mg | 148 mg | +10% |
| Potassium, K | 201 mg | 135 mg | +49% |
| Sodium, Na | 8.00 mg | 6.00 mg | +33% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.79 mg | 0.860 mg | +108% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.278 mg | 0.149 mg | +87% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.910 mg | 0.854 mg | +7% |
| Selenium, Se | — | 5.50 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1565 kj | 429 kj | +265% |
| Ash | 1.12 g | 0.770 g | +45% |
| Starch | — | 16.2 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 20.0 ug | 22.0 ug | -9% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 458 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | — | |
| 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 | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.004 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.291 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.032 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.270 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.986 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.893 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.093 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.254 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.561 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.784 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.37 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.470 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.317 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.540 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.962 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.540 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.871 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.774 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.415 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.638 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.902 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 6.84 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.662 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 2.08 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.941 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
Thiamin (Vitamin B1) +7813% in Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) Niacin (Vitamin B3) +3157% in Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) +2059% in Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) Biotin (Vitamin B7) +1164% in Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25)
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