Earthly Choice Amaranth nutrition facts
Per ¼ cup dry · 50 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein7g15% of calories
- Carbs32g70% of calories
- Fat3g15% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Earthly Choice Amaranth (¼ cup dry, 50 g) has 185 calories, with 7 g of protein, 32 g of carbohydrates and 3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (70% of calories). It is high in iron (47% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Iron47%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber11%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for ¼ cup dry (50 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 80 mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 179 mg | 4% |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
716 calAmaranth grain (raw)1 cup+531 cal
251 calAmaranth grain (cooked)1 cup+66 cal- 170 calBolts Red Mall Gluten Free Non GMO Organic Whole Grain Amaranth¼ cup−15 cal
- 170 calSimpli Amaranth Heirloom Grains¼ cup dry−15 cal
- 190 calSweet Heart Amaranth Grain¼ cup dry+5 cal
- 170 calThrive Market Organic Whole Grain Amaranth¼ cup dry−15 cal
Burning 185 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 35minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 22minCycling (moderate)
- 15minRunning (6 mph)
- 26minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Earthly Choice Amaranth?
One serving of Earthly Choice Amaranth (¼ cup dry) has 185 calories, which works out to 370 calories per 100 g. That is about 9.3% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Earthly Choice Amaranth high in protein?
Not especially. It has 7 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 15% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Earthly Choice Amaranth keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 29 g of net carbs and 70% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Earthly Choice Amaranth?
2 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Earthly Choice Amaranth?
1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
