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Amaranth grain (uncooked) — Nutrition Facts
USDA FoodData Central · Low protein density3.7 g protein per 100 kcal
Protein 14% · 13.6 g
Carbs 69% · 65.3 g
Fat 17% · 7 g
Diet compliance
| Diet | Why |
|---|
| ✗ Keto | 58.6 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 (uncooked) · per 100 g
Calories371
Total Fat 7 g9% DV
Saturated Fat 1.5 g7% DV
Cholesterol 0 mg0% DV
Sodium 4 mg0% DV
Total Carbs 65.3 g24% DV
Fiber 6.7 g24% DV
Sugars 1.7 g
Protein 13.6 g27% DV
Vitamin D 0 µg · Calcium 159 mg · Iron 7.6 mg · Potassium 508 mg
Based on FDA Daily Values · USDA FoodData Central
Calories & protein per common portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|
| 100 grams | 100 g | 371 |
| 1 cup | 193 g | 716 |
Protein per calorie
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FAQ
How many calories are in Amaranth grain (uncooked)?
Amaranth grain (uncooked) has 371 calories per 100 grams, which is about 716 calories per 1 cup.
How much protein is in Amaranth grain (uncooked)?
Amaranth grain (uncooked) has 13.6 g of protein per 100 grams — 3.7 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is Amaranth grain (uncooked) keto-friendly?
Amaranth grain (uncooked) has 58.6 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 (uncooked) vegan?
Amaranth grain (uncooked) is vegan — it contains no animal-derived ingredients.
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