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Amaranth grain (cooked) — Nutrition Facts
USDA FoodData Central · Low protein density3.7 g protein per 100 kcal
Protein 15% · 3.8 g
Carbs 72% · 18.7 g
Fat 14% · 1.6 g
Diet compliance
| Diet | Why |
|---|
| ✗ Keto | 16.6 g net carbs / 100 g — keto-friendly means <6 g |
| ✗ Carnivore | not animal flesh |
| ✓ Vegan | no animal products |
| ✓ Vegetarian | no meat or fish (dairy/eggs OK) |
| ✓ Whole30 | no grains, dairy, legumes, or added sugar |
Nutrition label — per 100 g
Nutrition Facts
Amaranth grain (cooked) · per 100 g
Calories102
Total Fat 1.6 g2% DV
Saturated Fat – gNaN% DV
Cholesterol – mgNaN% DV
Sodium 6 mg0% DV
Total Carbs 18.7 g7% DV
Fiber 2.1 g8% DV
Sugars – g
Protein 3.8 g8% DV
Vitamin D – µg · Calcium 47 mg · Iron 2.1 mg · Potassium 135 mg
Based on FDA Daily Values · USDA FoodData Central
Calories & protein per common portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|
| 100 grams | 100 g | 102 |
| 1 cup | 246 g | 250.9 |
Protein per calorie
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FAQ
How many calories are in Amaranth grain (cooked)?
Amaranth grain (cooked) has 102 calories per 100 grams, which is about 250.9 calories per 1 cup.
How much protein is in Amaranth grain (cooked)?
Amaranth grain (cooked) has 3.8 g of protein per 100 grams — 3.7 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is Amaranth grain (cooked) keto-friendly?
Amaranth grain (cooked) has 16.6 g net carbs per 100 g, so it is not keto-friendly under the 6 g net-carbs-per-100 g rule of thumb.
Is Amaranth grain (cooked) vegan?
Amaranth grain (cooked) is vegan — it contains no animal-derived ingredients.
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