Amaranth grain (cooked) nutrition facts
Amaranthus spp.
100 grams of amaranth grain, cooked contain 102 calories, 3.8 g of protein, 19 g of carbohydrates and 1.6 g of fat. It is an excellent source of manganese (37% DV). Most of its calories (72%) come from carbs.
Nutrition Facts
Calories102
% Daily Value*
Total fat 1.58 g2%
Sodium 6 mg0%
Total carbohydrate 18.7 g7%
Dietary fiber 2.1 g8%
Protein 3.8 g8%
Calcium 47 mg4%
Iron 2.1 mg12%
Potassium 135 mg3%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Protein 15%Carbs 72%Fat 14%
102calories
3.8 gprotein
18.7 gcarbs
1.58 gfat
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Manganese37%
- Copper17%
- Magnesium15%
- Iron12%
- Phosphorus12%
- Selenium10%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin E | 0.19 mg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.02 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.24 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 mg | 7% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 47 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 135 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 65 mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 148 mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.86 mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.15 mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.85 mg | 37% |
| Selenium | 5.5 µg | 10% |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 75.2 g | - |
How it compares to other cereal grains and pasta
| Per 100 g | Amaranth grain (cooked) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 102 | 284 | -64% |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8.81 g | -57% |
| Total carbohydrate | 18.7 g | 58.5 g | -68% |
| Total fat | 1.58 g | 2.25 g | -30% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.1 g | 5.77 g | -64% |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 94.9 mg | -94% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 170683. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.