Amaranth grain (raw) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 193 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein26g14% of calories
- Carbs126g69% of calories
- Fat14g17% of calories
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Amaranth grain (raw) (1 cup, 193 g) has 716 calories, with 26 g of protein, 126 g of carbohydrates and 14 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (69% of calories). It is high in protein (52% DV), dietary fiber (46% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (30% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein52%
- Dietary fiber46%
- Riboflavin (B2)30%
- Vitamin B688%
- Folate (B9)40%
- Pantothenic acid56%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin E15%
- Thiamine19%
- Niacin11%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (193 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 19% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 30% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 88% |
| Folate (B9) | 158 μg | 40% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 3 mg | 56% |
| Choline | 135 mg | 24% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 307 mg | 31% |
| Iron | 15 mg | 184% |
| Potassium | 980 mg | 21% |
| Magnesium | 479 mg | 114% |
| Phosphorus | 1,075 mg | 154% |
| Zinc | 6 mg | 50% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 113% |
| Manganese | 6 mg | 280% |
| Selenium | 36 μg | 66% |
Full breakdown · 34 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 2 μg | — |
| Cystine | 0.4 g | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 4 g | — |
| Glycine | 3 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.4 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 2 g | — |
| Starch | 111 g | — |
| Sucrose | 3 g | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
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Burning 716 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 136minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 86minCycling (moderate)
- 60minRunning (6 mph)
- 101minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Amaranth grain (raw)?
One serving of Amaranth grain (raw) (1 cup) has 716 calories, which works out to 371 calories per 100 g. That is about 36% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Amaranth grain (raw) high in protein?
It provides a solid 26 g of protein per serving (52% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 14% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Amaranth grain (raw) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 113 g of net carbs and 69% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Amaranth grain (raw)?
7.7 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Amaranth grain (raw)?
3.3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
