⏱ 7 min totalMicrowave Amaranth Porridge
Per 1 serving · 318 g · 6 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein14g12% of calories
- Carbs90g74% of calories
- Fat7.5g14% of calories
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Microwave Amaranth Porridge (318 g) has 470 calories, with 14 g of protein, 90 g of carbohydrates and 7.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (74% of calories). It is high in protein (28% DV), dietary fiber (31% DV) and Vitamin B6 (46% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein28%
- Dietary fiber31%
- Vitamin B646%
- Folate (B9)21%
- Pantothenic acid30%
- Calcium22%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Thiamine13%
- Riboflavin (B2)17%
- Choline13%
- Potassium15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
½ cup Amaranth grain
¼ cup Almond milk
¼ tsp Cinnamon
¼ package (10 oz) Sweet cherries
½ tbsp Honey- 🥄⅓ cup Water
Directions
- 1
Mix ingredients together in a bowl and cook in microwave for 3 minutes on high heat.
- 2
Stir and enjoy!
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (318 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 6 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 2 μg | 1% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 17% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 46% |
| Folate (B9) | 82 μg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 30% |
| Choline | 72 mg | 13% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 219 mg | 22% |
| Iron | 8 mg | 96% |
| Potassium | 685 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 247 mg | 59% |
| Phosphorus | 550 mg | 79% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 26% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 60% |
| Manganese | 3 mg | 148% |
| Selenium | 18 μg | 33% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 82 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 4 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.3 g | — |
| Glucose | 4 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 2 g | — |
| Glycine | 2 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.4 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0.1 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.2 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 55 g | — |
| Sucrose | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.3 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 470 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 89minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 56minCycling (moderate)
- 39minRunning (6 mph)
- 66minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Microwave Amaranth Porridge?
One serving of Microwave Amaranth Porridge (1 serving) has 470 calories, which works out to 148 calories per 100 g. That is about 24% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Microwave Amaranth Porridge high in protein?
It provides a solid 14 g of protein per serving (28% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 12% 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 Microwave Amaranth Porridge keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 81 g of net carbs and 74% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Microwave Amaranth Porridge?
43 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Microwave Amaranth Porridge?
25 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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