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
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
When to Choose Amaranth
- ✓Less sugar (1.7g vs 1.9g)
Common Uses
Side dishesBreakfastMeal baseEnergy food