Organic amaranth
Packaged product Nuts and Seeds Arrowhead Mills
Organic amaranth contains 383 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 0.25 cup, 47 g (47 g) provides about 180 kcal.
Roughly 69% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 16% from protein and 15% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in nuts and seeds on FoodFactly, where the median is 456 kcal per 100 g across 771 products.
100 g provides 43% of the Daily Value for iron, 36% of the Daily Value for phosphorus and 16% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 383 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 6.4 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat L | 2.1 g | 11% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 21 mg | 0.9% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 66 g | 24% |
| Dietary fiber L | 14.9 g | 53% |
| Total sugars L | 2.1 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 14.9 g | 30% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 5.1 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.21 mg | 16% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 1.3 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) L | 53 µg | 13% |
| Calcium L | 149 mg | 11% |
| Iron L | 7.7 mg | 43% |
| Phosphorus L | 447 mg | 36% |
| Potassium L | 362 mg | 8% |
% 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 16%
- Carbohydrates 69%
- Fat 15%
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
- Protein14.9 gbelow the median for nuts and seeds (median 17.9 g)
- Fiber14.9 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 10 g)
- Sugars2.1 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 1.5 g)
- Fat6.4 gbelow the median for nuts and seeds (median 30 g)
- Saturated fat2.1 gabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 1.5 g)
- Sodium21 mgabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 5 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 383 kcal | 383 kcal |
| Protein | 14.9 g | 14.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 66 g | 66 g |
| Fat | 6.4 g | 6.4 g |
| Fiber | 14.9 g | 14.9 g |
| Sugars | 2.1 g | 2.1 g |
| Sodium | 21 mg | 21 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Arrowhead Mills
- Barcode
- 0074333476207
- Quantity
- 16 oz
- Label serving
- 0.25 cup (47 g)
- Category
- Seeds
- Nutri-Score
- A as computed by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Organic whole amaranth grain.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Organic amaranth?
100 g of Organic amaranth has 383 kcal. Serving, 0.25 cup, 47 g (47 g): about 180 kcal.
Is Organic amaranth high in protein?
Organic amaranth contains 14.9 g of protein per 100 g (30% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7 g in serving, 0.25 cup, 47 g (47 g). About 16% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nuts and seeds, that is below the median (median 17.9 g).
How many carbs are in Organic amaranth?
Organic amaranth has 66 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 14.9 g of fiber and 2.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Organic amaranth?
Organic amaranth contains 6.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.1 g is saturated (11% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Organic amaranth contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (43% DV), phosphorus (36% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (16% DV), Folate (B9) (13% DV) and calcium (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Organic amaranth?
100 g contains 21 mg of sodium, 0.9% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated June 19, 2024. 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: Branded Foods, record 2598568. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated June 23, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0074333476207. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated June 19, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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