Calories in Amaranth grain, cooked
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Amaranth grain, cooked contains 102 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (246 g) provides about 251 kcal.
Roughly 72% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 15% from protein and 14% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in cereal grains and pasta on FoodFactly, where the median is 360 kcal per 100 g across 252 foods.
100 g provides 37% of the Daily Value for manganese, 17% of the Daily Value for copper and 15% of the Daily Value for magnesium.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 102 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 1.6 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium M | 6 mg | 0.3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 18.7 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber M | 2.1 g | 8% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 3.8 g | 8% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.19 mg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.015 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.022 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.24 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.11 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) M | 22 µg | 6% |
| Calcium M | 47 mg | 4% |
| Iron M | 2.1 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium M | 65 mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus M | 148 mg | 12% |
| Potassium M | 135 mg | 3% |
| Zinc M | 0.86 mg | 8% |
| Copper M | 0.15 mg | 17% |
| Manganese M | 0.85 mg | 37% |
| Selenium M | 5.5 µg | 10% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 15%
- Carbohydrates 72%
- Fat 14%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein3.8 gin the lowest quarter of cereal grains and pasta (median 9 g)
- Fiber2.1 gin the lowest quarter of cereal grains and pasta (median 3.9 g)
- Fat1.6 gbelow the median for cereal grains and pasta (median 1.7 g)
- Sodium6 mgabove the median for cereal grains and pasta (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water75.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch M | 16.2 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (7)
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.38 mg |
|---|---|
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.05 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0.24 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0.02 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (4)
| Water M | 75.2 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 0.77 g |
| Energy C | 429 kJ |
| Folate, food M | 22 µg |
Other forms of Amaranth grain
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaranth grain, uncooked Raw | 371 | 13.6 g | 65.3 g | 7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinoa, cooked Cooked | 120 | 4.4 g | 21.3 g | 1.9 g |
| Teff, cooked Cooked | 101 | 3.9 g | 19.9 g | 0.65 g |
| Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked Cooked | 92 | 3.4 g | 19.9 g | 0.62 g |
| Rice, wild, 100%, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 100 | 4 g | 21.2 g | 0.34 g |
| Wild rice, cooked Cooked | 101 | 4 g | 21.3 g | 0.34 g |
| Rice, wild, 100%, cooked, NS as to fat Cooked | 122 | 3.9 g | 20.6 g | 3.1 g |
| Rice, wild, 100%, cooked, fat added Cooked | 122 | 3.9 g | 20.6 g | 3.1 g |
| Brown rice, long-grain, cooked Cooked | 123 | 2.7 g | 25.6 g | 0.97 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked amaranth grain?
100 g of cooked amaranth grain has 102 kcal. 1 cup (246 g): about 251 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked amaranth grain?
Cooked amaranth grain contains 3.8 g of protein per 100 g (8% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 9.3 g in 1 cup (246 g). About 15% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other cereal grains and pasta, that is in the lowest quarter (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in cooked amaranth grain?
Cooked amaranth grain has 18.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.1 g of fiber.
How much fat is in cooked amaranth grain?
Cooked amaranth grain contains 1.6 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does cooked amaranth grain contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (37% DV), copper (17% DV), magnesium (15% DV), phosphorus (12% DV) and iron (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked amaranth grain?
100 g contains 6 mg of sodium, 0.3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does amaranth grain have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, amaranth grain, cooked has 102 kcal, while amaranth grain, uncooked has 371 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 170683. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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