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How Many Calories in Amaranth Grain, Uncooked?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 105 kcal | 3.9g |
| 100g | 371 kcal | 13.6g |
| 1 cup | 716 kcal | 26.2g |
A amaranth grain, uncooked contains 371 calories per 100g. A typical 1 cup (193g) provides about 716 calories. Amaranth Grain, Uncooked is high in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Amaranth Grain, Uncooked Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (193g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 371 kcal | 716 kcal |
| Protein | 13.6g | 26.2g |
| Carbohydrates | 65.2g | 125.8g |
| of which Sugars | 1.7g | 3.3g |
| Fat | 7.0g | 13.5g |
| of which Saturates | 1.5g | 2.9g |
| Fibre | 6.7g | 12.9g |
| Sodium | 4.0mg | 8mg |
| Potassium | 508.0mg | 980mg |
| Calcium | 159.0mg | 307mg |
| Iron | 7.6mg | 14.7mg |
| Vitamin C | 4.2mg | 8.1mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0µg | 0µg |
| Selenium | 18.7µg | 36µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2mg | 0.4mg |
% 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.
- High in protein (27% DV) — an excellent source
- High in carbohydrates (24% DV) — an excellent source
- High in fibre (24% DV) — an excellent source
- Low in sodium (0% DV)
- A good source of potassium (11% DV)
- A good source of calcium (12% DV)
- High in iron (42% DV) — an excellent source
- High in selenium (34% DV) — an excellent source
- A good source of riboflavin (B2) (15% DV)
- Calories: 19% DV
- Protein: 27% DV
- Carbohydrates: 24% DV
- Fibre: 24% DV
- Fat: 9% DV
- Saturated fat: 8% DV
- Sodium: 0% DV
- Potassium: 11% DV
- Calcium: 12% DV
- Iron: 42% DV
- Vitamin C: 5% DV
- Vitamin A: 0% DV
- Selenium: 34% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 15% DV
Useful for tracking amaranth grain, uncooked
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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.
Does amaranth grain, uncooked fit your diet?
Fibre intake
Amaranth Grain, Uncooked provides 6.7g of fibre per 100g — a meaningful contribution toward the commonly cited 25-30g daily target, which supports digestion and helps with feeling fuller for longer.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in amaranth grain, uncooked per 100g?
Amaranth Grain, Uncooked contains 371 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is amaranth grain, uncooked high in calories?
A 1 cup of amaranth grain, uncooked (193g) has around 716 calories — roughly 36% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is amaranth grain, uncooked good for weight loss?
Amaranth Grain, Uncooked is fairly calorie-dense at 371 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1 cup provides about 716 calories.
How much protein is in amaranth grain, uncooked?
Amaranth Grain, Uncooked contains 13.6g of protein per 100g.
Is amaranth grain, uncooked a good source of fibre?
Yes — amaranth grain, uncooked provides 6.7g of fibre per 100g, which is a meaningful contribution toward the commonly cited 28g daily reference intake.
How does amaranth grain, uncooked compare to cereals, corn grits, yellow, regular and quick, unenriched, dry?
Amaranth Grain, Uncooked has 371 calories per 100g, close to cereals, corn grits, yellow, regular and quick, unenriched, dry at 371 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
How many servings of amaranth grain, uncooked for 20g of protein?
With 13.6g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 147g of amaranth grain, uncooked to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other snacks closest to amaranth grain, uncooked by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaranth Grain, Uncooked (this page) | 371 kcal | 13.6g | 65.2g | 7.0g |
| Cereals, Corn Grits, Yellow, Regular and Quick, Unenriched, Dry | 371 kcal | 8.8g | 79.6g | 1.2g |
| Cereals, Quaker, Instant Oatmeal, Raisins | 371 kcal | 8.8g | 72.4g | 7.0g |
| Cereals Ready-to-eat, Kellogg, Kellogg'S Smart Start Strong Heart Antioxidants Cereal | 371 kcal | 7.5g | 86.8g | 1.5g |
| Cereals, Quaker, Quick Oats, Dry | 371 kcal | 13.7g | 68.2g | 6.9g |
| Cereals, Quaker, Quick Oats with Iron, Dry | 371 kcal | 13.7g | 68.2g | 6.9g |
| Cereals Ready-to-eat, Kashi Simply Maize | 371 kcal | 7.8g | 83.3g | 3.4g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.