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How Many Calories in Amaranth Grain, Cooked?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 29 kcal | 1.1g |
| 100g | 102 kcal | 3.8g |
| 1 cup | 251 kcal | 9.3g |
A amaranth grain, cooked contains 102 calories per 100g. A typical 1 cup (246g) provides about 251 calories. Amaranth Grain, Cooked is moderate in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Amaranth Grain, Cooked Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (246g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 102 kcal | 251 kcal |
| Protein | 3.8g | 9.3g |
| Carbohydrates | 18.7g | 46.0g |
| of which Sugars | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 1.6g | 3.9g |
| of which Saturates | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fibre | 2.1g | 5.2g |
| Sodium | 6.0mg | 15mg |
| Potassium | 135.0mg | 332mg |
| Calcium | 47.0mg | 116mg |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 5.2mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0µg | 0µg |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 14µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- Low in saturated fat (0% DV)
- Low in sodium (0% DV)
- A good source of iron (12% DV)
- A good source of selenium (10% DV)
- Calories: 5% DV
- Protein: 8% DV
- Carbohydrates: 7% DV
- Fibre: 8% DV
- Fat: 2% DV
- Saturated fat: 0% DV
- Sodium: 0% DV
- Potassium: 3% DV
- Calcium: 4% DV
- Iron: 12% DV
- Vitamin C: 0% DV
- Vitamin A: 0% DV
- Selenium: 10% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 0% DV
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Good to know
Check the actual serving size on packaging before comparing to the per-100g figures here — snack portions are often smaller (or larger) than 100g.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in amaranth grain, cooked per 100g?
Amaranth Grain, Cooked contains 102 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is amaranth grain, cooked high in calories?
A 1 cup of amaranth grain, cooked (246g) has around 251 calories — roughly 13% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is amaranth grain, cooked good for weight loss?
At 102 calories per 100g, amaranth grain, cooked is relatively low in calories and can fit well into a weight-loss diet. A 1 cup provides about 251 calories.
How much protein is in amaranth grain, cooked?
Amaranth Grain, Cooked contains 3.8g of protein per 100g.
Is amaranth grain, cooked a good source of fibre?
Amaranth Grain, Cooked is relatively low in fibre at 2.1g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.
How does amaranth grain, cooked compare to salad dressing, italian dressing, commercial, reduced fat?
Amaranth Grain, Cooked has 102 calories per 100g, close to salad dressing, italian dressing, commercial, reduced fat at 102 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
How many servings of amaranth grain, cooked for 20g of protein?
With 3.8g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 526g of amaranth grain, cooked to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other snacks closest to amaranth grain, cooked by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaranth Grain, Cooked (this page) | 102 kcal | 3.8g | 18.7g | 1.6g |
| Salad Dressing, Italian Dressing, Commercial, Reduced Fat | 102 kcal | 0.4g | 10.0g | 6.7g |
| Campbell'S, Cream of Chicken Soup, Condensed | 103 kcal | 1.8g | 6.0g | 8.0g |
| Campbell'S Red and White, Tomato Bisque, Condensed | 103 kcal | 1.6g | 18.2g | 2.8g |
| Puddings, Banana, Dry Mix, Regular, Prepared with 2% Milk | 101 kcal | 2.9g | 18.4g | 1.7g |
| Puddings, Vanilla, Dry Mix, Regular, Prepared with 2% Milk | 101 kcal | 2.9g | 18.5g | 1.7g |
| Flan, Caramel Custard, Dry Mix, Prepared with 2% Milk | 103 kcal | 3.0g | 18.8g | 1.7g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.