Amaranth grain, cooked vs Seeds, sesame seed kernels, toasted, with salt added (decorticated)

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Amaranth grain, cooked 102 kcal Seeds, sesame seed kernels, toasted, with salt added (decorticated) 567 kcal
Calories
102 kcal 567 kcal
Protein
3.8 g 17.0 g
Carbs
18.7 g 26.0 g
Fiber
2.1 g 16.9 g
Sugars
~ 0.5 g
Fat
1.6 g 48.0 g
Sodium
6 mg 588 mg

Key takeaways

  • Amaranth grain, cooked has 82% fewer calories (102 kcal vs 567 kcal).
  • Seeds, sesame seed kernels, toasted, with salt added (decorticated) has more protein (17.0 g vs 3.8 g).
  • Amaranth grain, cooked has fewer carbs (18.7 g vs 26.0 g).
  • Seeds, sesame seed kernels, toasted, with salt added (decorticated) has more fiber (16.9 g vs 2.1 g).
  • Amaranth grain, cooked has less fat (1.6 g vs 48.0 g).
MacronutrientsAmaranth grain, cookedSeeds, sesame seed kernels, toasted, with salt added (decorticated)
Calories 102 kcal 567 kcal
Protein 3.8 g 17.0 g
Total Fat 1.6 g 48.0 g
Total Carbohydrate 18.7 g 26.0 g
Dietary Fiber 2.1 g 16.9 g
Total Sugars ~ 0.5 g
Water 75.2 g 5.0 g
CarbohydratesAmaranth grain, cookedSeeds, sesame seed kernels, toasted, with salt added (decorticated)
Total Carbohydrate 18.7 g 26.0 g
Dietary Fiber 2.1 g 16.9 g
Starch 16.2 g ~
Total Sugars ~ 0.5 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsAmaranth grain, cookedSeeds, sesame seed kernels, toasted, with salt added (decorticated)
Total Fat 1.6 g 48.0 g
Saturated Fat ~ 6.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat ~ 18.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat ~ 21.0 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids ~ 363.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids ~ 20,654.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsAmaranth grain, cookedSeeds, sesame seed kernels, toasted, with salt added (decorticated)
Protein 3.8 g 17.0 g
Histidine ~ 499.0 mg
Isoleucine ~ 730.0 mg
Leucine ~ 1,299.0 mg
Lysine ~ 544.0 mg
Methionine ~ 560.0 mg
Phenylalanine ~ 899.0 mg
Threonine ~ 704.0 mg
Tryptophan ~ 371.0 mg
Valine ~ 947.0 mg
Alanine ~ 886.0 mg
Arginine ~ 2,515.0 mg
Aspartic Acid ~ 1,574.0 mg
Cystine ~ 342.0 mg
Glutamic Acid ~ 3,782.0 mg
Glycine ~ 1,162.0 mg
Proline ~ 774.0 mg
Serine ~ 925.0 mg
Tyrosine ~ 710.0 mg
VitaminsAmaranth grain, cookedSeeds, sesame seed kernels, toasted, with salt added (decorticated)
Vitamin A (RAE) ~ 3.0 mcg
Vitamin C ~ 0.0 mg
Vitamin D ~ 0.0 mcg
Vitamin E 0.2 mg 0.3 mg
Vitamin K ~ 0.0 mcg
Thiamin (B1) 0.0 mg 1.2 mg
Riboflavin (B2) 0.0 mg 0.5 mg
Niacin (B3) 0.2 mg 5.4 mg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg 0.1 mg
Folate (B9) 22.0 mcg 96.0 mcg
Vitamin B12 ~ 0.0 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (B5) ~ 0.7 mg
Choline ~ 25.6 mg
MineralsAmaranth grain, cookedSeeds, sesame seed kernels, toasted, with salt added (decorticated)
Calcium 47.0 mg 131.0 mg
Iron 2.1 mg 7.8 mg
Magnesium 65.0 mg 346.0 mg
Phosphorus 148.0 mg 774.0 mg
Potassium 135.0 mg 406.0 mg
Sodium 6.0 mg 588.0 mg
Zinc 0.9 mg 10.2 mg
Copper 0.1 mg 1.5 mg
Manganese 0.9 mg 1.4 mg
Selenium 5.5 mcg 34.4 mcg
SterolsAmaranth grain, cookedSeeds, sesame seed kernels, toasted, with salt added (decorticated)
Cholesterol ~ 0.0 mg
OtherAmaranth grain, cookedSeeds, sesame seed kernels, toasted, with salt added (decorticated)
Alcohol ~ 0.0 g
Caffeine ~ 0.0 mg
Theobromine ~ 0.0 mg
Ash 0.8 g 4.0 g

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer calories, Amaranth grain, cooked or Seeds, sesame seed kernels, toasted, with salt added (decorticated)?

Amaranth grain, cooked has fewer calories: 102 kcal for Amaranth grain, cooked vs 567 kcal for Seeds, sesame seed kernels, toasted, with salt added (decorticated) per 100 g.

Which has more protein, Amaranth grain, cooked or Seeds, sesame seed kernels, toasted, with salt added (decorticated)?

Seeds, sesame seed kernels, toasted, with salt added (decorticated) has more protein: 3.8 g for Amaranth grain, cooked vs 17.0 g for Seeds, sesame seed kernels, toasted, with salt added (decorticated) per 100 g.

Which has more fiber, Amaranth grain, cooked or Seeds, sesame seed kernels, toasted, with salt added (decorticated)?

Seeds, sesame seed kernels, toasted, with salt added (decorticated) has more fiber: 2.1 g for Amaranth grain, cooked vs 16.9 g for Seeds, sesame seed kernels, toasted, with salt added (decorticated) per 100 g.

Is Amaranth grain, cooked or Seeds, sesame seed kernels, toasted, with salt added (decorticated) healthier?

Amaranth grain, cooked is lower in calories, and Seeds, sesame seed kernels, toasted, with salt added (decorticated) is higher in protein. The healthier choice depends on your goals - compare the full breakdown above to decide.