Kamut (cooked) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 172 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein9.8g16% of calories
- Carbs48g79% of calories
- Fat1.4g5% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Kamut (cooked) (1 cup, 172 g) has 227 calories, with 9.8 g of protein, 48 g of carbohydrates and 1.4 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (79% of calories). It is high in dietary fiber (26% DV), niacin (25% DV) and iron (38% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Dietary fiber26%
- Niacin25%
- Iron38%
- Magnesium20%
- Phosphorus36%
- Zinc29%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Thiamine14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (172 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 14% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Niacin | 4 mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) | 19 μg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 15 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 282 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 83 mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 253 mg | 36% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 40% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 77% |
| Selenium | 55 μg | 100% |
Full breakdown · 23 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.4 g | — |
| Arginine | 0.5 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.4 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.3 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.4 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lysine | 0.3 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.4 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Threonine | 0.3 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.2 g | — |
| Valine | 0.5 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 227 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 43minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 27minCycling (moderate)
- 19minRunning (6 mph)
- 32minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Kamut (cooked)?
One serving of Kamut (cooked) (1 cup) has 227 calories, which works out to 132 calories per 100 g. That is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Kamut (cooked) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 9.8 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 Kamut (cooked) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 40 g of net carbs and 79% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Kamut (cooked)?
14 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Kamut (cooked)?
5.3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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