Monday, October 06, 2008

Amaranth compared to other grains


Amaranth

Wheat

Corn

Rice

Oats

Protein (g)

19

12.8

9.4

5.6

15.8

Fiber (g)

5.6

2.3

3

.3

3

Fat (g)

6

1.7

4.7

.6

6.9

Carbs (g)

6

71

74

79.4

66

Calcium (mg)

250

29.4

7

9

54

Iron (mg)

15

4

2.7

4.4

5

Calories

414

334

365

360

389

For More complete info see the following sites:
Great Grains for Celiac Sprue / Glucose Intolerance - NetNutritionist.com
Goodbye wheat, hello amaranth, say consumers Alternative grains with higher fiber and protein move into the mainstream - MSNBC.com
Mexico's Grain of the Gods: Cooking with Amaranth - MexConnect.com
Popped Amaranth Cereal Recipe - MyRecipe.com

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