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Amaranth, cooked calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of amaranth, cooked contains 102 calories, with 3.8 g of protein, 18.7 g of carbohydrate and 1.6 g of fat. It provides 2.1 g of fiber per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 15% Carbs 72% Fat 13%
How amaranth, cooked compares
Per 100 g, against the closest grains & pasta in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaranth, cooked | 102 kcal | 3.8 g | 18.7 g | 1.6 g |
| Teff, cooked | 101 kcal | 3.9 g | 19.9 g | 0.7 g |
| Wild rice, cooked | 101 kcal | 4 g | 21.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Buckwheat | 92 kcal | 3.4 g | 19.9 g | 0.6 g |
| Soba noodles, cooked | 99 kcal | 5.1 g | 21.4 g | 0.1 g |
Nutrition facts for amaranth, cooked
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 102 kcal |
| Protein | 3.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 18.7 g |
| Fat | 1.6 g |
| Fiber | 2.1 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in amaranth, cooked
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Manganese | 0.85 mg | 37% |
| Copper | 0.15 mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 65 mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 148 mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 5.5 µg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.86 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 mg | 6% |
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Calories in common amaranth, cooked servings
How many calories in a portion of amaranth, cooked — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g (100 g) | 102 kcal | 4 g | 19 g | 2 g |
| 1 cup (246 g) | 251 kcal | 9 g | 46 g | 4 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in amaranth, cooked?
Amaranth, cooked has 102 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in amaranth, cooked?
Amaranth, cooked contains 3.8 g of protein per 100 g.
Is amaranth, cooked low in calories?
Compared with other grains & pasta it is: 102 kcal per 100 g versus a category median of 342 kcal.
Are these amaranth, cooked calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #170683 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
