Amaranth grain (uncooked) nutrition facts
Amaranthus spp.
100 grams of amaranth grain, uncooked contain 371 calories, 14 g of protein, 65 g of carbohydrates and 7 g of fat. It is an excellent source of manganese (145% DV), magnesium (59% DV), copper (58% DV) and phosphorus (45% DV). Most of its calories (69%) come from carbs. It is high in fiber.
* 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
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Manganese145%
- Magnesium59%
- Copper58%
- Phosphorus45%
- Iron42%
- Vitamin B635%
% 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 D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 4.2 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1.19 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.12 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.92 mg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 1.46 mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.59 mg | 35% |
| Folate | 82 µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline | 69.8 mg | 13% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 159 mg | 12% |
| Iron | 7.61 mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 508 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 248 mg | 59% |
| Phosphorus | 557 mg | 45% |
| Zinc | 2.87 mg | 26% |
| Copper | 0.53 mg | 58% |
| Manganese | 3.33 mg | 145% |
| Selenium | 18.7 µg | 34% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 1.46 g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.68 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.78 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 11.3 g | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other cereal grains and pasta
| Per 100 g | Amaranth grain (uncooked) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 371 | 284 | +31% |
| Protein | 13.6 g | 8.81 g | +54% |
| Total carbohydrate | 65.2 g | 58.5 g | +12% |
| Total fat | 7.02 g | 2.25 g | +212% |
| Dietary fiber | 6.7 g | 5.77 g | +16% |
| Total sugars | 1.69 g | 0.94 g | +80% |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 94.9 mg | -96% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 170682. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.