Amaranth grain, uncooked Nutrition Facts
One 100 g serving of amaranth grain, uncooked has 371 calories, 65.3 g of carbs, and 6.7 g of fiber.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount | %DV* | |
|---|---|---|
| Fat | 13.5 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 2.9 g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 7.7 mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 126 g | 46% |
| Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% |
| Sugars | 3.3 g | — |
| Protein | 26.2 g | 52% |
Vitamins & Minerals
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0% |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 306.9 mg | 24% |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% |
| Potassium | 980.4 mg | 21% |
| Magnesium | 478.6 mg | 114% |
| Zinc | 5.5 mg | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 0 mcg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 8.1 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | 0% |
* % Daily Value (DV) shows how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet, based on 2,000 calories a day — FDA Daily Values, 21 CFR 101.9. Not shown for Trans Fat (no DV established) or Sugars (the DV covers added sugars only; this record's Sugars value is total sugars).
Calories by Macronutrient
Share of calories from each macronutrient — 4 kcal/g protein & carbs, 9 kcal/g fat (FDA's general Atwater factors).
Common questions
How many calories are in a cup (193 g) of amaranth grain, uncooked?
A cup (193 g) serving of amaranth grain, uncooked has 716 calories, per USDA FoodData Central.
Is amaranth grain, uncooked high in magnesium?
Yes — a 100 g serving of amaranth grain, uncooked has 248 mg of magnesium, or 59% of the FDA Daily Value. The FDA considers 20% DV or more "high" and 5% DV or less "low."