Simpli Amaranth Heirloom Grains nutrition facts
Per ¼ cup dry · 43 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein7g16% of calories
- Carbs29g68% of calories
- Fat3g16% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Simpli Amaranth Heirloom Grains (¼ cup dry, 43 g) has 170 calories, with 7 g of protein, 29 g of carbohydrates and 3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (68% of calories). It is high in iron (44% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Iron44%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber18%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for ¼ cup dry (43 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 72 mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 229 mg | 5% |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
716 calAmaranth grain (raw)1 cup+546 cal
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- 185 calEarthly Choice Amaranth¼ cup dry+15 cal
- 190 calSweet Heart Amaranth Grain¼ cup dry+20 cal
- 170 cal365 Whole Foods Market Organic Amaranth¼ cup drysame cal
Burning 170 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 32minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 20minCycling (moderate)
- 14minRunning (6 mph)
- 24minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Simpli Amaranth Heirloom Grains?
One serving of Simpli Amaranth Heirloom Grains (¼ cup dry) has 170 calories, which works out to 395 calories per 100 g. That is about 8.5% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Simpli Amaranth Heirloom Grains high in protein?
Not especially. It has 7 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.
Are Simpli Amaranth Heirloom Grains keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 24 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 Simpli Amaranth Heirloom Grains?
0 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Simpli Amaranth Heirloom Grains?
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.
