Calories in Amaranth grain, uncooked
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Amaranth grain, uncooked contains 371 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (193 g) provides about 716 kcal.
Roughly 69% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 17% from fat and 14% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for cereal grains and pasta on FoodFactly (360 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 145% of the Daily Value for manganese, 59% of the Daily Value for magnesium and 58% of the Daily Value for copper.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are 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 | 371 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 7 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.5 g | 7% |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 4 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 65.3 g | 24% |
| Dietary fiber M | 6.7 g | 24% |
| Total sugars M | 1.7 g | |
| Protein M | 13.6 g | 27% |
| Vitamin A M | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 4.2 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 1.2 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K M | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.12 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.92 mg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 1.5 mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.59 mg | 35% |
| Folate (B9) C | 82 µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline ? | 69.8 mg | 13% |
| Calcium M | 159 mg | 12% |
| Iron M | 7.6 mg | 42% |
| Magnesium M | 248 mg | 59% |
| Phosphorus M | 557 mg | 45% |
| Potassium M | 508 mg | 11% |
| Zinc M | 2.9 mg | 26% |
| Copper M | 0.53 mg | 58% |
| Manganese M | 3.3 mg | 145% |
| Selenium M | 18.7 µg | 34% |
% 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 14%
- Carbohydrates 69%
- Fat 17%
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
- Protein13.6 gin the top quarter of cereal grains and pasta (median 9 g)
- Fiber6.7 gabove the median for cereal grains and pasta (median 3.9 g)
- Sugars1.7 gin the top quarter of cereal grains and pasta (median 0.64 g)
- Fat7 gin the top quarter of cereal grains and pasta (median 1.7 g)
- Saturated fat1.5 gin the top quarter of cereal grains and pasta (median 0.29 g)
- Sodium4 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
- Water11.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.8 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 57.3 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 1.4 g |
| Glucose M | 0.27 g |
| Fructose M | 0.01 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0.01 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.18 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.56 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.58 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.88 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.75 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.23 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.19 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.54 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.33 g |
| Valine ? | 0.68 g |
| Arginine ? | 1.1 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.39 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.8 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1.3 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 2.3 g |
| Glycine ? | 1.6 g |
| Proline ? | 0.7 g |
| Serine ? | 1.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (23)
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.042 g |
|---|---|
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 2.7 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.011 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 1.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.22 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.052 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 1.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.042 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.018 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.014 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene M | 1 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 28 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.96 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.19 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0.69 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0.48 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0.29 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 24 mg |
|---|
Other components (11)
| Water M | 11.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Ash M | 2.9 g |
| Energy C | 1,554 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 2 IU |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 82 µg |
| Betaine M | 67.6 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 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, cooked Cooked | 102 | 3.8 g | 18.7 g | 1.6 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, uncooked Raw | 368 | 14.1 g | 64.2 g | 6.1 g |
| Millet, raw Raw | 378 | 11 g | 72.9 g | 4.2 g |
| Teff, uncooked Raw | 367 | 13.3 g | 73.1 g | 2.4 g |
| Wild rice, raw Raw | 357 | 14.7 g | 74.9 g | 1.1 g |
| Spelt, uncooked Raw | 338 | 14.6 g | 70.2 g | 2.4 g |
| Rice, black, unenriched, raw Raw | 361 | 7.6 g | 77.2 g | 3.4 g |
| Flour, amaranth | 378 | 13.2 g | 68.8 g | 6.2 g |
| Oat flour, partially debranned | 404 | 14.7 g | 65.7 g | 9.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw amaranth grain?
100 g of raw amaranth grain has 371 kcal. 1 cup (193 g): about 716 kcal.
Is raw amaranth grain high in protein?
Raw amaranth grain contains 13.6 g of protein per 100 g (27% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 26.2 g in 1 cup (193 g). About 14% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other cereal grains and pasta, that is among the highest quarter (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in raw amaranth grain?
Raw amaranth grain has 65.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 6.7 g of fiber and 1.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw amaranth grain?
Raw amaranth grain contains 7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.5 g is saturated (7% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw amaranth grain contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (145% DV), magnesium (59% DV), copper (58% DV), phosphorus (45% DV) and iron (42% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw amaranth grain?
100 g contains 4 mg of sodium, 0.2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does amaranth grain have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, amaranth grain, uncooked has 371 kcal, while amaranth grain, cooked has 102 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 170682. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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