Amaranth grain (cooked) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 246 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein9.3g15% of calories
- Carbs46g72% of calories
- Fat3.9g14% of calories
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Amaranth grain (cooked) (1 cup, 246 g) has 251 calories, with 9.3 g of protein, 46 g of carbohydrates and 3.9 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (72% of calories). It is high in Vitamin B6 (21% DV), iron (65% DV) and magnesium (38% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin B621%
- Iron65%
- Magnesium38%
- Phosphorus52%
- Copper41%
- Manganese91%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber18%
- Folate (B9)14%
- Calcium12%
- Zinc19%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (246 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin E | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 21% |
| Folate (B9) | 54 μg | 14% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 116 mg | 12% |
| Iron | 5 mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 332 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 160 mg | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 364 mg | 52% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 41% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 91% |
| Selenium | 14 μg | 25% |
Full breakdown · 3 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Starch | 40 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
716 calAmaranth grain (raw)1 cup+465 cal- 170 cal
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- 170 calThrive Market Organic Whole Grain Amaranth¼ cup dry−81 cal
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Burning 251 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 48minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 30minCycling (moderate)
- 21minRunning (6 mph)
- 35minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Amaranth grain (cooked)?
One serving of Amaranth grain (cooked) (1 cup) has 251 calories, which works out to 102 calories per 100 g. That is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Amaranth grain (cooked) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 9.3 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 Amaranth grain (cooked) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 41 g of net carbs and 72% 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 (cooked)?
15 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
