Wheaties Protein Maple Almond 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 422), less sugar (1.7g vs 9.38g), less sodium (4mg vs 359mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.
Quick Summary
Fewer Calories
Amaranth
371 kcal
More Protein
Wheaties Protein Maple Almond Breakfast Cereal
34.4g
More Fiber
Wheaties Protein Maple Almond Breakfast Cereal
9.4g
Less Sugar
Amaranth
1.7g
Visual Comparison
Caloriesper 100g
Wheaties Protein Maple Almond Breakfast Cereal
422
Amaranth
371
Proteinper 100g
Wheaties Protein Maple Almond Breakfast Cereal
34.4g
Amaranth
13.6g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Wheaties Protein Maple Almond Breakfast Cereal
43.8g
Amaranth
66g
Fatper 100g
Wheaties Protein Maple Almond Breakfast Cereal
15.6g
Amaranth
6.7g
Side-by-Side Nutrition Table
| Nutrient | Wheaties Protein Maple Almond Breakfast Cereal | Amaranth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 422kcal | 371kcal✓ | +51.0kcal |
| Protein | 34.4g✓ | 13.6g | +20.8g |
| Carbohydrates | 43.8g✓ | 66g | -22.2g |
| Fat | 15.6g | 6.7g✓ | +8.9g |
| Fiber | 9.4g✓ | 6.7g | +2.7g |
| Sugar | 9.38g | 1.7g✓ | +7.7g |
| Sodium | 359mg | 4mg✓ | +355.0mg |
Serving Size Comparison
All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:
Wheaties Protein Maple Almond Breakfast Cereal
Per 100g:422 calories
Per cup (150g):633 calories
Per serving (85g):359 calories
Amaranth
Per 100g:371 calories
Per cup (150g):557 calories
Per serving (85g):315 calories
Diet Compatibility
Wheaties Protein Maple Almond Breakfast Cereal
High-ProteinVeganVegetarian
Amaranth
VeganVegetarianLow-Sodium
When to Choose Wheaties Protein Maple Almond Breakfast Cereal
- ✓Higher in protein (34.4g vs 13.6g)
- ✓More fiber (9.4g 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 422)
- ✓Less sugar (1.7g vs 9.38g)
- ✓Lower sodium (4mg vs 359mg)
Common Uses
Side dishesBreakfastMeal baseEnergy food