Amaranth vs teff: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: amaranth scores 64/100 and teff 62/100, so pick by your goal. 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
Teff
101 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup cooked: 252 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesAbout even102 vs 101 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinAbout even3.8 vs 3.9 g per 100 g
- More fiberTeff2.1 vs 2.8 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even0 vs 0 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAmaranth135 vs 107 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even0 vs 0 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Amaranth, 100 g | Teff, 100 g | Amaranth, 246 g | Teff, 252 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 102 kcal | 101 kcal | 251 kcal | 255 kcal |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 3.9 g | 9.3 g | 9.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 19 g | 20 g | 46 g | 50 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.1 g | 2.8 g | 5.2 g | 7.1 g |
| Fat | 1.6 g | 0.7 g | 3.9 g | 1.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Potassium | 135 mg | 107 mg | 332 mg | 270 mg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 2 mg | 5.2 mg | 5.2 mg |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 49 mg | 116 mg | 123 mg |
| Magnesium | 65 mg | 50 mg | 160 mg | 126 mg |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 8 mg | 15 mg | 20 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.