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Amaranth grain, uncooked Leader
Amaranth grain, uncooked6
VS
Wheat germ
Wheat germ3

Amaranth grain, uncooked leads 6–3 · 9 categories decided

Amaranth grain, uncooked: 100 g · Wheat germ: 100 g.

The verdict

Amaranth grain, uncooked comes out ahead, winning 6 of 9 nutrient match-ups.

Pick Amaranth grain, uncooked for less saturated fat, less sodium, more calcium, more iron, more magnesium and more vitamin C.

Pick Wheat germ for more protein, more fiber and more potassium.

Equal weight (per 100 g)Common servingEqual calories

Head-to-head

  • Energy
    371 kcal
    360 kcal
  • Proteinmore is better
    13.56 g
    23.15 gWIN
  • Carbohydrate
    65.25 g
    51.8 g
  • Fibermore is better
    6.7 g
    13.2 gWIN
  • Total sugarsless is better
    1.69 g
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  • Total fat
    7.02 g
    9.72 g
  • Saturated fatless is better
    WIN1.46 g
    1.67 g
  • Sodiumless is better
    WIN4 mg
    12 mg
  • Potassiummore is better
    508 mg
    892 mgWIN
  • Calciummore is better
    WIN159 mg
    39 mg
  • Ironmore is better
    WIN7.61 mg
    6.26 mg
  • Magnesiummore is better
    WIN248 mg
    239 mg
  • Vitamin Cmore is better
    WIN4.2 mg
    0 mg
  • Vitamin Dmore is better
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Winners are decided by deterministic per-metric rules on the stated basis; ties and missing data don’t score (missing ≠ zero). Educational information only — not medical advice.

Amaranth grain, uncooked vs Wheat germ · Foodatron