Amaranth nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Amaranth grain, cooked
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Top nutrition facts for Amaranth
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 102 kcal |
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Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: Check out our full article on Amaranth glycemic index https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522004944Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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97 (high) |
| Glycemic load | 40 (high) |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 17 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 cup (246 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 2.2 (acidic) |
| Oxalates ⓘ https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/12/17/3201 | 1510 mg |
Amaranth calories (kcal)
| Calories for different serving sizes of amaranth | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 102 | |
| Calories in 1 cup | 251 | 246 g |
| Calories for different varieties of amaranth | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Amaranth grain, cooked (this food) | 102 | 100 g |
| Amaranth grain, uncooked | 371 | 100 g |
Amaranth Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
Check out our full article on Amaranth glycemic index
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522004944Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
Amaranth Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
0µg of 900µg
0%
Vitamin E:
0.57mg of 15mg
3.8%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 20µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.05mg of 1mg
3.8%
Vitamin B2:
0.07mg of 1mg
5.1%
Vitamin B3:
0.71mg of 16mg
4.4%
Vitamin B5:
0mg of 5mg
0%
Vitamin B6:
0.34mg of 1mg
26%
Folate:
66µg of 400µg
17%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
0mg of 550mg
0%
Vitamin K:
0µg of 120µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 8%
3.8 g of 50 g
3.8 g (8% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 2%
1.6 g of 65 g
1.6 g (2% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 6%
18.7 g of 300 g
18.7 g (6% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
75.2 g of 2,000 g
75.2 g (4% of DV )
Other:
0.8 g
0.8 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
16 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for Amaranth
Sugar:
0 g
Fiber:
2.1 g
Other:
17 g
All nutrients for Amaranth per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 102kcal | 5% | 73% |
2.2 times more than Orange
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| Protein | 3.8g | 9% | 67% |
1.3 times more than Broccoli
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| Fats | 1.6g | 2% | 70% |
21.1 times less than Cheese
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| Carbs | 19g | 6% | 36% |
1.5 times less than Rice
|
| Net carbs | 17g | N/A | 35% |
3.3 times less than Chocolate
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| Magnesium | 65mg | 15% | 18% |
2.2 times less than Almonds
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| Calcium | 47mg | 5% | 35% |
2.7 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 135mg | 4% | 74% |
1.1 times less than Cucumber
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| Iron | 2.1mg | 26% | 36% |
1.2 times less than Beef broiled
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| Fiber | 2.1g | 8% | 35% |
1.1 times less than Orange
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| Copper | 0.15mg | 17% | 37% |
Equal to Shiitake
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| Zinc | 0.86mg | 8% | 57% |
7.3 times less than Beef broiled
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| Starch | 16g | 7% | 92% |
1.1 times more than Potato
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| Phosphorus | 148mg | 21% | 53% |
1.2 times less than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 6mg | 0% | 89% |
81.7 times less than White bread
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | 77% |
7.7 times less than Kiwi
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| Manganese | 0.85mg | 37% | 33% | |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 10% | 67% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 1% | 90% |
17.7 times less than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 2% | 90% |
5.9 times less than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.24mg | 1% | 86% |
40.7 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 9% | 61% |
1.1 times less than Oats
|
| Folate | 22µg | 6% | 47% |
2.8 times less than Brussels sprouts
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 102
% Daily Value*
2.4%
Total Fat
1.6g
0
Saturated Fat 0g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.26%
Sodium 6mg
6.2%
Total Carbohydrate
19g
8.4%
Dietary Fiber
2.1g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
3.8g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
47mg
4.7%
Iron
2.1mg
26%
Potassium
135mg
4%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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References
All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.