Amaranth grain, uncooked - Nutrition Facts and Information

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

A typical 1 cup (193 grams) serving of this product provides 716.03 calories, 13.55 grams of total fat, 125.9 grams of carbohydrates, and 26.2 grams of protein.

This nutrition page explores the complete breakdown of nutrients found in Amaranth grain, uncooked 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 (193 g)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 716

Calories from Fat 113

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14g

21 %

Saturated Fat 3g

14 %

Trans Fat ~

Cholesterol 0mg

0 %

Sodium 8mg

0 %

Total Carbohydrate 126g

42 %

Dietary Fiber 12.93g

52 %

Sugar 3g

Protein 26g

52 %

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

14%

Calcium

31%

Iron

82%

*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 716	Fat 13.55g	Carbs 125.9 g	Protein 26.2 g

Calories

Nutrient	kcal	kjoules	%DV
Total Calories	716	2995.9	36%
From Carbs	512.55	2144.5
From Fat	113.40	474.5
From Protein	90.81	379.9

Percent breakdown of 716 total Calories (kcal)
Protein	13%	(26.2 g x 3.5 Kcal/g = 90.8 kcal)
Fat	16%	(13.55 g x 8.37 Kcal/g = 113.4 kcal)
Carbohydrate	72%	(125.93 g x 4.1 Kcal/g = 512.55 kcal)

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	%DV
Betaine	130.47 mcg
Carotene, alpha	0 mcg
Carotene, beta	1.93 mcg
Choline	134.71 mg
Cryptoxanthin, beta	0 mcg
Folate, DFE	158.26 mcg	40 %
Folate, food	158.26 mcg	40 %
Folate, total	158.26 mcg	40 %
Folic acid	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	54.04 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg
Niacin	1.78 mg	9 %
Pantothenic acid	2.81 mg	28 %
Retinol	0 mcg
Riboflavin	0.39 mg	23 %
Thiamin	0.22 mg	15 %
Tocopherol, beta	1.85 mg
Tocopherol, delta	1.33 mg
Tocopherol, gamma	0.37 mg
Vitamin A	3.86 IU	0 %
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0 %
Vitamin B6	1.14 mg	57 %
Vitamin C	8.11 mg	14 %
Vitamin D	0 IU	0 %
Vitamin E	2.3 mg	8 %
Vitamin K	0 mcg	0 %

~ Data not available

Protein and Amino Acids

Nutrient	Amount	%DV
Protein	26.17 g	52 %
Essential Aminos
Histidine	0.75 g
Isoleucine	1.12 g
Leucine	1.7 g
Lysine	1.44 g
Methionine	0.44 g
Phenylalanine	1.05 g
Threonine	1.08 g
Tryptophan	0.35 g
Valine	1.31 g
Non-essential Aminos
Arginine	2.05 g
Alanine	1.54 g
Aspartic acid	2.43 g
Cystine	0.37 g
Glutamic acid	4.36 g
Glycine	3.16 g
Hydroxyproline	~
Proline	1.35 g
Serine	2.22 g
Tyrosine	0.63 g
Methionine	0.44 g
Phenylalanine	1.05 g

~ Data not available

Fats and Fatty Acids

Nutrient	Amount	%DV
Fat	13.55 g	21 %
Saturated fatty acids	2.82 g	14 %
Butanoic	~
Hexanoic	~
Octanoic	0 g
Decanoic	0 g
Dodecanoic	0 g
Tridecanoic	~
Tetradecanoic	0.02 g
Pentadecanoic	0 g
Hexadecanoic	2.23 g
Heptadecanoic	0 g
Octadecanoic	0.43 g
Eicosanoic	0.1 g
Docosanoic	0.03 g
tetracosanoic	~
Monounsaturated fatty acids	3.25 g
Tetradecenoic	0 g
Pentadecenoic	0 g
Hexadecenoic	0 g
Heptadecenoic	0 g
Octadecenoic	3.23 g
Eicosenoic	0.03 g
Docosenoic	~
Polyunsaturated fatty acids	5.36 g
Octadecadienoic	5.28 g
Octadecatrienoic	0.08 g
Eicosadienoic	0 g
Eicosatrienoic	0 g
Eicosatetraenoic	0 g
Eicosapentaenoic (EPA)	~
Docosapentaenoic (DPA)	~
Docosahexaenoic (DHA)	~

~ Data not available

Fat Breakdown

Saturated Fat 2.82 g

Monounsaturated Fat 3.25 g

Polyunsaturated Fat 5.36 g

Total Fat 11.43 g

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	%DV
Calcium, Ca	306.87 mg	31 %
Copper, Cu	1.01 mg	50 %
Fluoride, F	~
Iron, Fe	14.69 mg	82 %
Magnesium, Mg	478.64 mg	120 %
Manganese, Mn	6.43 mg	322 %
Phosphorus, P	1075.01 mg	108 %
Potassium, K	980.44 mg	28 %
Selenium, Se	36.09 mcg	52 %
Sodium, Na	7.72 mg	0 %
Zinc, Zn	5.54 mg	37 %

~ Data not available

Carbohydrates

Nutrient	Amount	%DV
Carbohydrate	125.93 g	42 %
Fiber	12.93 g	52 %
Sugars	3.26 g
Fructose	0.02 g
Galactose	0 g
Glucose (dextrose)	0.52 g
Lactose	0 g
Maltose	0.02 g
Sucrose	2.7 g

~ Data not available

Sterols

Nutrient	Amount	%DV
Beta-sitosterol	~
Campesterol	~
Cholesterol	0 mg	0 %
Stigmasterol	~

~ Data not available

Other Nutrients

Nutrient	Amount
Energy	716.03 g
Alcohol	0 g
Water	21.79 g
Ash	5.56 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.

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