Amaranth, uncooked
Amaranth, uncooked has 371 calories per 100 g, with 13.6 g protein, 65.3 g carbohydrates and 7 g fat. A typical portion (1 cup, 193 g) has 716 calories.
371kcal · per 100 g1,552 kJ
- Protein13.6 g
- Carbs65.3 g
- Fat7 g
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total fat | 7 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.5 g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 65.3 g | 24% |
| Dietary fiber | 6.7 g | 24% |
| Total sugars | 1.7 g | |
| Protein | 13.6 g | 27% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium | 159 mg | 12% |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 508 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 248 mg | 59% |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 4.2 mg | 5% |
| Folate (DFE) | 82 µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Water | 11.3 g |
% Daily Value (% DV) is based on the FDA reference amounts for adults on a 2,000-calorie diet. Total sugars has no Daily Value. “—” means USDA does not report that nutrient for this food; it does not mean zero. Carbohydrate is total carbohydrate by difference and includes fiber.
Nutrition highlights
- High in magnesium, iron, protein, fiber, carbohydrate and folate — 20% or more of the Daily Value per 100 g.
- A good source of calcium and potassium (10–19% DV per 100 g).
- Low in cholesterol and sodium (5% DV or less per 100 g).
- 3.7 g protein per 100 kcal.
- 58.6 g net carbs per 100 g (total carbohydrate minus 6.7 g fiber).
- Sugars are 3% of its carbohydrate.
Uses FDA's %DV rule of thumb (5% or less is low, 20% or more is high), applied per 100 g rather than per serving.