Cereal Grains and Pasta

Calories in Amaranth grain, cooked

243 calories

Serving Size 1 cup (about 246 g)


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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup (about 246 g)

Amount Per Serving
Calories 243 Calories from Fat 34
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g
5%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 14mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 45g
15%
Dietary Fiber 5g 20%
Sugars 0g
Protein 9g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Food analysis

Low In Fat Low Calorie Density High In Fiber
There is 243 calories in 246 grams of Amaranth grain, cooked. With 93 calories per 100 grams, this food would be considered a Low calorie density food. A Low calorie density usually indicate that you can consume a larger amount of food with less calories and are usually good choices when dieting.

Amaranth grain, cooked is High in carbohydrates, Medium in proteins and Low in fats. You can look at the macronutrients graph below for a detailed ratio. With a High quantity of fibers and a Low quantity of sugars, this usually indicates that it is a good choice of carbohydrates.

With 16 grams of "Net carbohydrates" per 100 grams, it not safe to consume if you are following a Keto or Ketosis diet.

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Macronutrients split

12.9% Proteins
77.4% Carbohydrates
9.7% Fats

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