Farro vs Amaranth

Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving

Which is Healthier?

Farro is generally healthier

Farro comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 3 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (327 vs 371), more protein (17g vs 13.6g), more fiber (7g vs 6.7g), less sodium (4mg vs 4mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Farro

327 kcal

More Protein

Farro

17g

More Fiber

Farro

7g

Less Sugar

Amaranth

1.7g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Farro
327
Amaranth
371
Proteinper 100g
Farro
17g
Amaranth
13.6g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Farro
65g
Amaranth
66g
Fatper 100g
Farro
2.4g
Amaranth
6.7g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientFarroAmaranthDifference
Calories327kcal371kcal-44.0kcal
Protein17g13.6g+3.4g
Carbohydrates65g66g-1.0g
Fat2.4g6.7g-4.3g
Fiber7g6.7g+0.3g
Sugar1.9g1.7g+0.2g
Sodium4mg4mg0.0mg

Serving Size Comparison

All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:

Farro

Per 100g:327 calories
Per cup (150g):491 calories
Per serving (85g):278 calories

Amaranth

Per 100g:371 calories
Per cup (150g):557 calories
Per serving (85g):315 calories

Diet Compatibility

Farro

High-ProteinVeganVegetarianLow-Sodium

Amaranth

VeganVegetarianLow-Sodium

When to Choose Farro

  • Lower in calories (327 vs 371)
  • Higher in protein (17g vs 13.6g)
  • More fiber (7g vs 6.7g)
  • Lower in carbs (65g vs 66g)
  • Lower sodium (4mg vs 4mg)

Common Uses

Side dishesBreakfastMeal baseEnergy food
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When to Choose Amaranth

  • Less sugar (1.7g vs 1.9g)

Common Uses

Side dishesBreakfastMeal baseEnergy food
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