Which is healthier, Amaranth or Rice (White)?

Amaranth wins in 6 out of 10 nutritional categories. Amaranth has 102 calories and 3.8g protein per 100g, while Rice (White) has 130 calories and 2.7g protein.

How many calories are in Amaranth vs Rice (White)?

Amaranth contains 102 calories per 100g, while Rice (White) contains 130 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Amaranth or Rice (White)?

Amaranth has more protein with 3.8g per 100g compared to 2.7g.

Amaranth vs Rice (White)

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Amaranth 6

2 Rice (White)

Grains vs Grains

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Amaranth	Rice (White)	Better
Calories	102kcal	130kcal	Amaranth
Protein	3.8g	2.7g	Amaranth
Total Fat	1.6g	0.3g	Rice (White)
Carbohydrates	18.7g	28.2g	Rice (White)
Fiber	2.1g	0.4g	Amaranth
Sugar	0g	0g	Tie
Vitamin C	0mg	0mg	Tie
Calcium	47mg	10mg	Amaranth
Iron	2.1mg	0.2mg	Amaranth
Potassium	135mg	35mg	Amaranth

Macronutrient Breakdown

Amaranth

Protein: 3.8g Fat: 1.6g Carbs: 18.7g

Rice (White)

Protein: 2.7g Fat: 0.3g Carbs: 28.2g

Data Source

Nutrition data sourced from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy database. All values are per 100g of the food item. Actual nutritional content may vary by preparation method, brand, and serving size.