Amaranth grain, uncooked Nutrition Facts
Summary: 371 calories per 100 g serving. Net carbs: 58.5 g (total carbs 65.2 g – fiber 6.7 g) – not keto friendly. Contains 13.6 g protein and 7 g fat.
Amaranth grain, uncooked, is a tiny ancient grain with a mild, nutty taste and a pleasantly earthy aroma. It cooks into a hearty base for bowls, porridge, or savory side dishes.
Per serving, it has 371 calories, 7g fat, 65.2g carbs, and 13.6g protein. It also provides 6.7g fiber, which makes it filling.
The 1.7g sugar is low, so it isn’t especially sweet. Overall, it’s a nourishing grain that brings steady energy and a satisfying texture to meals.
Amaranth grain, uncooked
Serving size: 100 g
Calories371kcal
Net Carbs58.5g
Protein13.6g
Fat7g
Where do the calories come from?
Protein 14%
Carbs 69%
Fat 17%
What is this food made of?
Water 12%
Protein 14%
Carbs 67%
Fat 7%
Blood Sugar Index99High
Inflammation Score6Low
PRAL Score6.66Acidic
Amino Acid Score54%Incomplete
Detailed Nutrition Facts
Macronutrients
| Calories (kcal) | 371 | 19% | ||
| Fat | 7 g | 11% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | ||
| Trans Fat | 0 g | — | ||
| Cholesterol | — | — | ||
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0% | ||
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.2 g | 22% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 27% | ||
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | — | ||
| Protein | 13.6 g | 27% |
Vitamins
| Vitamin A, IU | 2 mcg | — |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.2 mcg | 8% |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.6 mcg | — |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 4.2 mg | 7% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central