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
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) |
Iron ⓘHigher in Iron content than 92% of foods
Phosphorus ⓘHigher in Phosphorus content than 91% of foods
Magnesium ⓘHigher in Magnesium content than 90% of foods
Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 88% of foods
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
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
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
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
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:
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
Saturated Fat:
1.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.8 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
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
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 Orange |
Protein | 14g | 32% | 36% | 4.8 times more than Broccoli |
Fats | 7g | 11% | 43% | 4.7 times less than Cheese |
Vitamin C | 4.2mg | 5% | 31% | 12.6 times less than Lemon |
Net carbs | 59g | N/A | 14% | 1.1 times more than Chocolate |
Carbs | 65g | 22% | 14% | 2.3 times more than Rice |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% | N/A |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% | N/A |
Magnesium | 248mg | 59% | 10% | 1.8 times more than Almonds |
Calcium | 159mg | 16% | 14% | 1.3 times more than Milk |
Potassium | 508mg | 15% | 12% | 3.5 times more than Cucumber |
Iron | 7.6mg | 95% | 8% | 2.9 times more than Beef broiled |
Sugar | 1.7g | N/A | 61% | 5.3 times less than Coca-Cola |
Fiber | 6.7g | 27% | 15% | 2.8 times more than Orange |
Copper | 0.53mg | 58% | 20% | 3.7 times more than Shiitake |
Zinc | 2.9mg | 26% | 31% | 2.2 times less than Beef broiled |
Starch | 57g | 24% | 87% | 3.7 times more than Potato |
Phosphorus | 557mg | 80% | 9% | 3.1 times more than Chicken meat |
Sodium | 4mg | 0% | 92% | 122.5 times less than White Bread |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 0% | 100% | |
Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 8% | 44% | 1.2 times less than Kiwi |
Manganese | 3.3mg | 145% | 26% | |
Selenium | 19µg | 34% | 48% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.12mg | 10% | 44% | 2.3 times less than Pea raw |
Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 15% | 46% | 1.5 times more than Avocado |
Vitamin B3 | 0.92mg | 6% | 70% | 10.4 times less than Turkey meat |
Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg | 29% | 30% | 1.3 times more than Sunflower seeds |
Vitamin B6 | 0.59mg | 45% | 20% | 5 times more than Oat |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% | N/A |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 0% | 100% | N/A |
Folate | 82µg | 21% | 26% | 1.3 times more than Brussels sprouts |
Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 7% | 54% | 4 times less than Beef broiled |
Choline | 70mg | 13% | 59% | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 1.7g | N/A | 57% | 5.8 times less than Avocado |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.8g | N/A | 26% | 17 times less than Walnut |
Tryptophan | 0.18mg | 0% | 68% | 1.7 times less than Chicken meat |
Threonine | 0.56mg | 0% | 72% | 1.3 times less than Beef broiled |
Isoleucine | 0.58mg | 0% | 72% | 1.6 times less than Salmon raw |
Leucine | 0.88mg | 0% | 75% | 2.8 times less than Tuna Bluefin |
Lysine | 0.75mg | 0% | 73% | 1.7 times more than Tofu |
Methionine | 0.23mg | 0% | 74% | 2.4 times more than Quinoa |
Phenylalanine | 0.54mg | 0% | 74% | 1.2 times less than Egg |
Valine | 0.68mg | 0% | 72% | 3 times less than Soybean raw |
Histidine | 0.39mg | 0% | 72% | 1.9 times less than Turkey meat |
Fructose | 0.01g | 0% | 93% | 590 times less than Apple |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.04g | N/A | 90% | 217.6 times less than Canola 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 ______________
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
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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.
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
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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
References
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