Wheaties Protein Honey Pecan Breakfast Cereal vs Amaranth
Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving
Which is Healthier?
Amaranth is generally healthier
Amaranth comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 3 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (371 vs 438), less sugar (1.7g vs 9.38g), less sodium (4mg vs 344mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.
Quick Summary
Fewer Calories
Amaranth
371 kcal
More Protein
Wheaties Protein Honey Pecan Breakfast Cereal
32.8g
More Fiber
Wheaties Protein Honey Pecan Breakfast Cereal
7.8g
Less Sugar
Amaranth
1.7g
Visual Comparison
Caloriesper 100g
Wheaties Protein Honey Pecan Breakfast Cereal
438
Amaranth
371
Proteinper 100g
Wheaties Protein Honey Pecan Breakfast Cereal
32.8g
Amaranth
13.6g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Wheaties Protein Honey Pecan Breakfast Cereal
43.8g
Amaranth
66g
Fatper 100g
Wheaties Protein Honey Pecan Breakfast Cereal
18.8g
Amaranth
6.7g
Side-by-Side Nutrition Table
| Nutrient | Wheaties Protein Honey Pecan Breakfast Cereal | Amaranth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 438kcal | 371kcal✓ | +67.0kcal |
| Protein | 32.8g✓ | 13.6g | +19.2g |
| Carbohydrates | 43.8g✓ | 66g | -22.2g |
| Fat | 18.8g | 6.7g✓ | +12.1g |
| Fiber | 7.8g✓ | 6.7g | +1.1g |
| Sugar | 9.38g | 1.7g✓ | +7.7g |
| Sodium | 344mg | 4mg✓ | +340.0mg |
Serving Size Comparison
All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:
Wheaties Protein Honey Pecan Breakfast Cereal
Per 100g:438 calories
Per cup (150g):657 calories
Per serving (85g):372 calories
Amaranth
Per 100g:371 calories
Per cup (150g):557 calories
Per serving (85g):315 calories
Diet Compatibility
Wheaties Protein Honey Pecan Breakfast Cereal
High-ProteinVeganVegetarian
Amaranth
VeganVegetarianLow-Sodium
When to Choose Wheaties Protein Honey Pecan Breakfast Cereal
- ✓Higher in protein (32.8g vs 13.6g)
- ✓More fiber (7.8g vs 6.7g)
- ✓Lower in carbs (43.8g vs 66g)
Common Uses
Side dishesBreakfastMeal baseEnergy food
When to Choose Amaranth
- ✓Lower in calories (371 vs 438)
- ✓Less sugar (1.7g vs 9.38g)
- ✓Lower sodium (4mg vs 344mg)
Common Uses
Side dishesBreakfastMeal baseEnergy food