Amaranth grain nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Amaranth grain, cooked
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Amaranth grain
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Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: Check out our full article on Amaranth grain 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) |
| Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving | 102 |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 16.59 grams |
| Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are 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) |
Magnesium ⓘHigher in Magnesium content than 82% of foods
Manganese ⓘHigher in Manganese content than 67% of foods
Net carbs ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 65% of foods
Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 65% of foods
Fiber ⓘHigher in Fiber content than 65% of foods
Amaranth grain calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 102 | |
| Calories in 1 cup | 251 | 246 g |
Amaranth grain Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
Check out our full article on Amaranth grain glycemic index
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522004944Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
Amaranth grain Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Calcium:
47 mg of 1,000 mg
5%
Iron:
2.1 mg of 8 mg
26%
Magnesium:
65 mg of 420 mg
15%
Phosphorus:
148 mg of 700 mg
21%
Potassium:
135 mg of 3,400 mg
4%
Sodium:
6 mg of 2,300 mg
0%
Zinc:
0.86 mg of 11 mg
8%
Copper:
0.149 mg of 1 mg
17%
Manganese:
0.854 mg of 2 mg
37%
Selenium:
5.5 µg of 55 µg
10%
Choline:
0 mg of 550 mg
0%
Mineral chart - relative view
Magnesium
65 mg
TOP 18%
Manganese
0.854 mg
TOP 33%
Calcium
47 mg
TOP 35%
Iron
2.1 mg
TOP 36%
Copper
0.149 mg
TOP 37%
Phosphorus
148 mg
TOP 53%
Zinc
0.86 mg
TOP 57%
Selenium
5.5 µg
TOP 67%
Potassium
135 mg
TOP 74%
Sodium
6 mg
TOP 89%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
0 IU of 5,000 IU
0%
Vitamin E :
0.19 mg of 15 mg
1%
Vitamin D:
0 µg of 10 µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0 mg of 90 mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.015 mg of 1 mg
1%
Vitamin B2:
0.022 mg of 1 mg
2%
Vitamin B3:
0.235 mg of 16 mg
1%
Vitamin B5:
0 mg of 5 mg
0%
Vitamin B6:
0.113 mg of 1 mg
9%
Folate:
22 µg of 400 µg
6%
Vitamin B12:
0 µg of 2 µg
0%
Vitamin K:
0 µg of 120 µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Folate
22 µg
TOP 47%
Vitamin B6
0.113 mg
TOP 61%
Vitamin E
0.19 mg
TOP 77%
Vitamin B3
0.235 mg
TOP 86%
Vitamin B1
0.015 mg
TOP 90%
Vitamin B2
0.022 mg
TOP 90%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 8%
3.8 g of 50 g
8%
Fats:
Daily Value: 2%
1.58 g of 65 g
2%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 6%
18.69 g of 300 g
6%
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
75.16 g of 2,000 g
4%
Other:
0.77 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
16.23 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for Amaranth grain
Sugar:
0 g
Fiber:
2.1 g
Other:
16.59 g
All nutrients for Amaranth grain 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 | 1.58g | 2% | 70% |
21.1 times less than Cheddar Cheese
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| Net carbs | 16.59g | N/A | 35% |
3.3 times less than Chocolate
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| Carbs | 18.69g | 6% | 36% |
1.5 times less than Rice
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| Iron | 2.1mg | 26% | 36% |
1.2 times less than Beef
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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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| Magnesium | 65mg | 15% | 18% |
2.2 times less than Almond
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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
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| Starch | 16.23g | 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 Kiwifruit
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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
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 9% | 61% |
1.1 times less than Oat
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| Folate | 22µg | 6% | 47% |
2.8 times less than Brussels sprout
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 102
% Daily Value*
3%
Total Fat
2g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 6mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate
19g
8%
Dietary Fiber
2g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
4g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0%
Calcium
47mg
5%
Iron
2mg
25%
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
Low in Cholesterol
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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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No Trans Fats
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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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Low in Saturated 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 Sugars
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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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Amaranth grain nutrition infographic
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References
The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.