Sweet Heart Amaranth Grain nutrition facts
Per ¼ cup dry · 52 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein8g16% of calories
- Carbs34g68% of calories
- Fat3.5g16% of calories
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Sweet Heart Amaranth Grain (¼ cup dry, 52 g) has 190 calories, with 8 g of protein, 34 g of carbohydrates and 3.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (68% of calories). It is high in dietary fiber (25% DV) and iron (45% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Dietary fiber25%
- Iron45%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Calcium10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for ¼ cup dry (52 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 104 mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 45% |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
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- 170 cal365 Whole Foods Market Organic Amaranth¼ cup dry−20 cal
Burning 190 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 36minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 23minCycling (moderate)
- 16minRunning (6 mph)
- 27minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Sweet Heart Amaranth Grain?
One serving of Sweet Heart Amaranth Grain (¼ cup dry) has 190 calories, which works out to 365 calories per 100 g. That is about 9.5% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Sweet Heart Amaranth Grain high in protein?
Not especially. It has 8 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 16% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Sweet Heart Amaranth Grain keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 27 g of net carbs and 68% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Sweet Heart Amaranth Grain?
10 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Sweet Heart Amaranth Grain?
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.
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