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Amaranth grain, uncooked nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Amaranth grain, uncooked

Amaranth grain, uncooked
Calories  ⓘ Calories for selected serving 371 kcal
Net Carbs  ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 59 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. 8.1 (acidic)
TOP 8% Iron ⓘHigher in Iron content than 92% of foods
TOP 9% Phosphorus ⓘHigher in Phosphorus content than 91% of foods
TOP 10% Magnesium ⓘHigher in Magnesium content than 90% of foods
TOP 12% Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 88% of foods
TOP 14% Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 86% of foods

Amaranth grain, uncooked calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 371
Calories in 1 cup 716 193 g

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 48% 285% 177% 239% 45% 0.52% 78% 175% 435% 102%
Calcium: 477mg of 1,000mg 48%
Iron: 23mg of 8mg 285%
Magnesium: 744mg of 420mg 177%
Phosphorus: 1671mg of 700mg 239%
Potassium: 1524mg of 3,400mg 45%
Sodium: 12mg of 2,300mg 0.52%
Zinc: 8.6mg of 11mg 78%
Copper: 1.6mg of 1mg 175%
Manganese: 10mg of 2mg 435%
Selenium: 56µg of 55µg 102%

Mineral chart - relative view

7.6 mg
TOP 8%
557 mg
TOP 9%
248 mg
TOP 10%
508 mg
TOP 12%
159 mg
TOP 14%
0.53 mg
TOP 20%
3.3 mg
TOP 26%
2.9 mg
TOP 31%
19 µg
TOP 48%
4 mg
TOP 92%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Choline Choline Vitamin K Vit. K 0.12% 24% 0% 14% 29% 46% 17% 87% 136% 62% 0% 38% 0%
Vitamin A: 6IU of 5,000IU 0.12%
Vitamin E : 3.6mg of 15mg 24%
Vitamin D: 0µg of 10µg 0%
Vitamin C: 13mg of 90mg 14%
Vitamin B1: 0.35mg of 1mg 29%
Vitamin B2: 0.6mg of 1mg 46%
Vitamin B3: 2.8mg of 16mg 17%
Vitamin B5: 4.4mg of 5mg 87%
Vitamin B6: 1.8mg of 1mg 136%
Folate: 246µg of 400µg 62%
Vitamin B12: 0µg of 2µg 0%
Choline: 209mg of 550mg 38%
Vitamin K: 0µg of 120µg 0%

Vitamin chart - relative view

0.59 mg
TOP 20%
82 µg
TOP 26%
1.5 mg
TOP 30%
4.2 mg
TOP 31%
0.12 mg
TOP 44%
1.2 mg
TOP 44%
0.2 mg
TOP 46%
70 mg
TOP 59%
0.92 mg
TOP 70%
2 IU
TOP 73%
0 µg
TOP 100%
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

14% 8% 64% 12% 3%
Protein:
Daily Value: 27%
13.6 g of 50 g
13.6 g (27% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 11%
7 g of 65 g
7 g (11% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 22%
65.3 g of 300 g
65.3 g (22% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 1%
11.3 g of 2,000 g
11.3 g (1% of DV )
Other:
2.9 g
2.9 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Tryptophan Threonine Threonine Isoleucine Isoleucine Leucine Leucine Lysine Lysine Methionine Methionine Phenylalanine Phenylalanine Valine Valine Histidine Histidine 194% 159% 125% 97% 107% 65% 93% 112% 167%
Tryptophan: 543mg of 280mg 194%
Threonine: 1674mg of 1,050mg 159%
Isoleucine: 1746mg of 1,400mg 125%
Leucine: 2637mg of 2,730mg 97%
Lysine: 2241mg of 2,100mg 107%
Methionine: 678mg of 1,050mg 65%
Phenylalanine: 1626mg of 1,750mg 93%
Valine: 2037mg of 1,820mg 112%
Histidine: 1167mg of 700mg 167%

Fat type information

25% 28% 47%
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.8 g

Carbohydrate type breakdown

97% 2%
Starch: 57 g
Sucrose: 1.4 g
Glucose: 0.27 g
Fructose: 0.01 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g

Fiber content ratio for Amaranth grain, uncooked

3% 10% 87%
Sugar: 1.7 g
Fiber: 6.7 g
Other: 57 g

All nutrients for Amaranth grain, uncooked per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 371kcal 19% 19% 7.9 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 14g 32% 36% 4.8 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 7g 11% 43% 4.7 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 4.2mg 5% 31% 12.6 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 59g N/A 14% 1.1 times more than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 65g 22% 14% 2.3 times more than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Magnesium 248mg 59% 10% 1.8 times more than AlmondAlmond
Calcium 159mg 16% 14% 1.3 times more than MilkMilk
Potassium 508mg 15% 12% 3.5 times more than CucumberCucumber
Iron 7.6mg 95% 8% 2.9 times more than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Sugar 1.7g N/A 61% 5.3 times less than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 6.7g 27% 15% 2.8 times more than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.53mg 58% 20% 3.7 times more than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 2.9mg 26% 31% 2.2 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Starch 57g 24% 87% 3.7 times more than PotatoPotato
Phosphorus 557mg 80% 9% 3.1 times more than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 4mg 0% 92% 122.5 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 2IU 0% 73% 8353 times less than CarrotCarrot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 0% 100%
Vitamin E 1.2mg 8% 44% 1.2 times less than KiwifruitKiwifruit
Manganese 3.3mg 145% 26%
Selenium 19µg 34% 48%
Vitamin B1 0.12mg 10% 44% 2.3 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 15% 46% 1.5 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 6% 70% 10.4 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 29% 30% 1.3 times more than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.59mg 45% 20% 5 times more than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0% 100% N/APork
Vitamin K 0µg 0% 100% N/ABroccoli
Folate 82µg 21% 26% 1.3 times more than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Choline 70mg 13% 59%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 7% 54% 4 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 1.7g N/A 57% 5.8 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 2.8g N/A 26% 17 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0% 68% 1.7 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.56mg 0% 72% 1.3 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Isoleucine 0.58mg 0% 72% 1.6 times less than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 0.88mg 0% 75% 2.8 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 0.75mg 0% 73% 1.7 times more than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.23mg 0% 74% 2.4 times more than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0% 74% 1.2 times less than EggEgg
Valine 0.68mg 0% 72% 3 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.39mg 0% 72% 1.9 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Fructose 0.01g 0% 93% 590 times less than AppleApple
Omega-3 - ALA 0.04g N/A 90% 217.6 times less than Canola oilCanola oil
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g N/A 100%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g N/A 100%

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 371
% Daily Value*
11%
Total Fat 7g
6.6%
Saturated Fat 1.5g
0
Trans Fat 0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.17%
Sodium 4mg
22%
Total Carbohydrate 65g
27%
Dietary Fiber 6.7g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 14g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0

Calcium 159mg 16%

Iron 7.6mg 95%

Potassium 508mg 15%

*
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

ⓘ  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.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
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ⓘ  Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
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.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
ok
ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sodium
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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

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  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170682/nutrients

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