Amaranth vs corn flakes: which is healthier?
Corn flakes are more nutrient-dense, scoring 77/100 against 64/100 for amaranth. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Amaranth
102 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup cooked: 246 g
Corn flakes
384 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup: 28 g
Higher scoreWhich to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesAmaranth102 vs 384 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinCorn flakes3.8 vs 5.9 g per 100 g
- More fiberCorn flakes2.1 vs 2.7 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAmaranth0 vs 7.8 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAmaranth135 vs 107 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even0 vs 0.2 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Amaranth, 100 g | Corn flakes, 100 g | Amaranth, 246 g | Corn flakes, 28 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 102 kcal | 384 kcal | 251 kcal | 108 kcal |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 5.9 g | 9.3 g | 1.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 19 g | 88 g | 46 g | 25 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 7.8 g | 0 g | 2.2 g |
| Fiber | 2.1 g | 2.7 g | 5.2 g | 0.8 g |
| Fat | 1.6 g | 0.9 g | 3.9 g | 0.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0.2 g | 0 g | <0.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 65 mg | 0 mg | 18 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 981 µg | 0 µg | 275 µg |
| Potassium | 135 mg | 107 mg | 332 mg | 30 mg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 19 mg | 5.2 mg | 5.4 mg |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 2 mg | 116 mg | 0.6 mg |
| Magnesium | 65 mg | 7 mg | 160 mg | 2 mg |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 571 mg | 15 mg | 160 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.