Amaranth Grain vs Flour Rice
Every measured nutrient, side by side. Per 100 calories first, since food densities differ.
Key takeaways
- Amaranth Grain has more protein per 100 calories: 3.73 g against 1.92 g.
- Amaranth Grain is lighter per 100 g: 102 kcal against 361 kcal.
- Amaranth Grain leads in 16 micronutrients, including Riboflavin (B2), Vitamin B6, Folate.
- Flour Rice leads in 2 micronutrients, including Thiamin (B1), Niacin (B3).
Per 100 calories
| Nutrient | Amaranth Grain | Flour Rice |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 100 kcal | 100 kcal |
| Protein | 3.73 g | 1.92 g |
| Carbs | 18.3 g | 21.8 g |
| Fat | 1.55 g | 0.583 g |
| Vitamins | ||
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.015 mg | 0.043 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.022 mg | 0.001 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.23 mg | 0.773 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.111 mg | 0.021 mg |
| Folate | 21.6 µg | 4.44 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.186 mg | 0 mg |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 46.1 mg | 2.4 mg |
| Iron | 2.06 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Magnesium | 63.7 mg | 15.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 145 mg | 44 mg |
| Potassium | 132 mg | 38.8 mg |
| Sodium | 5.88 mg | 1.11 mg |
| Zinc | 0.843 mg | 0.41 mg |
| Copper | 0.146 mg | 0.062 mg |
| Manganese | 0.837 mg | 0.437 mg |
| Selenium | 5.39 µg | 1.57 µg |
| Carbohydrates | ||
| Fiber | 2.06 g | 0.139 g |
| Starch | 15.9 g | 0 g |
Per 100 grams
| Nutrient | Amaranth Grain | Flour Rice |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 102 kcal | 361 kcal |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 6.94 g |
| Carbs | 18.7 g | 78.5 g |
| Fat | 1.58 g | 2.1 g |
| Vitamins | ||
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.015 mg | 0.155 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.022 mg | 0.003 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.235 mg | 2.79 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113 mg | 0.076 mg |
| Folate | 22 µg | 16 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.19 mg | 0 mg |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 47 mg | 8.67 mg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 0.687 mg |
| Magnesium | 65 mg | 56 mg |
| Phosphorus | 148 mg | 159 mg |
| Potassium | 135 mg | 140 mg |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 4 mg |
| Zinc | 0.86 mg | 1.48 mg |
| Copper | 0.149 mg | 0.222 mg |
| Manganese | 0.854 mg | 1.58 mg |
| Selenium | 5.5 µg | 5.66 µg |
| Carbohydrates | ||
| Fiber | 2.1 g | 0.5 g |
| Starch | 16.2 g | 0 g |
Full profiles
Values come from the same measured catalog the Ration tracker uses. See the complete pages for Amaranth Grain and Flour Rice, including preparation variants and research-cited compound levels, or compare any two foods.