Amaranth grain, cooked - Nutrition Facts and Information

Explore the nutrition facts of Amaranth grain, cooked, including calories, vitamins, minerals, fats and fatty acids, carbohydrates, proteins, amino acids, sterols, and more.

A typical 1 cup (246 grams) serving of this product provides 250.92 calories, 3.89 grams of total fat, 46.0 grams of carbohydrates, and 9.3 grams of protein.

This nutrition page explores the complete breakdown of nutrients found in Amaranth grain, cooked offering insights into how it contributes to overall dietary intake.

Nutrition Facts
Calories
Vitamins
Minerals
Fats & Fatty Acids
Carbohydrates
Proteins & Amino acids
Sterols
Others

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size
1cup (246 g)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 251

Calories from Fat 33

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4g

6 %

Saturated Fat ~

Trans Fat ~

Cholesterol ~

Sodium 15mg

1 %

Total Carbohydrate 46g

15 %

Dietary Fiber 5.17g

21 %

Sugar ~

Protein 9g

18 %

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Calcium

12%

Iron

29%

*Percent Daily Values (%DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie reference diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower based on your individual needs.

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Nutrition summary
Calories 251	Fat 3.89g	Carbs 46.0 g	Protein 9.3 g

Calories

Nutrient	kcal	kjoules	%DV
Total Calories	251	1049.8	13%
From Carbs	187.13	783.0
From Fat	32.53	136.1
From Protein	32.44	135.7

Percent breakdown of 251 total Calories (kcal)
Protein	13%	(9.3 g x 3.5 Kcal/g = 32.4 kcal)
Fat	13%	(3.89 g x 8.37 Kcal/g = 32.5 kcal)
Carbohydrate	75%	(45.98 g x 4.1 Kcal/g = 187.13 kcal)

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	%DV
Betaine	~
Carotene, alpha	~
Carotene, beta	~
Choline	~
Cryptoxanthin, beta	~
Folate, DFE	~
Folate, food	54.12 mcg	14 %
Folate, total	54.12 mcg	14 %
Folic acid	~
Lutein + zeaxanthin	~
Lycopene	~
Niacin	0.58 mg	3 %
Pantothenic acid	~
Retinol	~
Riboflavin	0.05 mg	3 %
Thiamin	0.04 mg	3 %
Tocopherol, beta	0.93 mg
Tocopherol, delta	0.59 mg
Tocopherol, gamma	0.12 mg
Vitamin A	~
Vitamin B12	~
Vitamin B6	0.28 mg	14 %
Vitamin C	~
Vitamin D	~
Vitamin E	0.47 mg	2 %
Vitamin K	~

~ Data not available

Protein and Amino Acids

Nutrient	Amount	%DV
Protein	9.35 g	19 %
Essential Aminos
Histidine	~
Isoleucine	~
Leucine	~
Lysine	~
Methionine	~
Phenylalanine	~
Threonine	~
Tryptophan	~
Valine	~
Non-essential Aminos
Arginine	~
Alanine	~
Aspartic acid	~
Cystine	~
Glutamic acid	~
Glycine	~
Hydroxyproline	~
Proline	~
Serine	~
Tyrosine	~
Methionine	~
Phenylalanine	~

~ Data not available

Fats and Fatty Acids

Nutrient	Amount	%DV
Fat	3.89 g	6 %
Saturated fatty acids	~
Butanoic	~
Hexanoic	~
Octanoic	~
Decanoic	~
Dodecanoic	~
Tridecanoic	~
Tetradecanoic	~
Pentadecanoic	~
Hexadecanoic	~
Heptadecanoic	~
Octadecanoic	~
Eicosanoic	~
Docosanoic	~
tetracosanoic	~
Monounsaturated fatty acids	~
Tetradecenoic	~
Pentadecenoic	~
Hexadecenoic	~
Heptadecenoic	~
Octadecenoic	~
Eicosenoic	~
Docosenoic	~
Polyunsaturated fatty acids	~
Octadecadienoic	~
Octadecatrienoic	~
Eicosadienoic	~
Eicosatrienoic	~
Eicosatetraenoic	~
Eicosapentaenoic (EPA)	~
Docosapentaenoic (DPA)	~
Docosahexaenoic (DHA)	~

~ Data not available

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	%DV
Calcium, Ca	115.62 mg	12 %
Copper, Cu	0.37 mg	18 %
Fluoride, F	~
Iron, Fe	5.17 mg	29 %
Magnesium, Mg	159.9 mg	40 %
Manganese, Mn	2.1 mg	105 %
Phosphorus, P	364.08 mg	36 %
Potassium, K	332.1 mg	9 %
Selenium, Se	13.53 mcg	19 %
Sodium, Na	14.76 mg	1 %
Zinc, Zn	2.12 mg	14 %

~ Data not available

Carbohydrates

Nutrient	Amount	%DV
Carbohydrate	45.98 g	15 %
Fiber	5.17 g	21 %
Sugars	~
Fructose	~
Galactose	~
Glucose (dextrose)	~
Lactose	~
Maltose	~
Sucrose	~

~ Data not available

Sterols

Nutrient	Amount	%DV
Beta-sitosterol	~
Campesterol	~
Cholesterol	~
Stigmasterol	~

~ Data not available

Other Nutrients

Nutrient	Amount
Energy	250.92 g
Alcohol	~
Water	184.89 g
Ash	1.89 g
Caffeine	~
Theobromine	~

~ Data not available

Data source: USDA Nutrient Database, SR28

Percent Daily Values (%DV) are for adults or children aged 4 or older, and are based on a 2,000 calorie reference diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower based on your individual needs.

References :
1. Nutrient Data Laboratory, ARS, USDA, National Food and Nutrient Analysis Program, Wave 9o, 2005