Cereals and cereal products
Amaranth, grain, whole, uncooked
Very small, round grains, with a light sandy/beige colour.
Per 100g of edible portion
1,527kJ
Energy
15.2g
Protein
6.4g
Fat, total
11.1g
Total dietary fibre
3.8g
Total sugars
2.0mg
Sodium
Quick FAQ
How many calories are in amaranth?
Amaranth, grain, whole, uncooked contains approximately 365 calories (1,527 kJ) per 100g, according to the Australian Food Composition Database.
How much protein is in amaranth?
There are 15.2g of protein per 100g of amaranth, grain, whole, uncooked.
How much sugar is in amaranth?
Amaranth, grain, whole, uncooked contains 3.8g of total sugars per 100g, making it low in sugar.
How much fat is in amaranth?
Amaranth, grain, whole, uncooked has 6.4g of total fat per 100g.
Is amaranth high in fibre?
Yes - Amaranth, grain, whole, uncooked is a high-fibre food with 11.1g of dietary fibre per 100g.
All nutrients
Complete Nutrient Profile
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Energy
2 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Energy with dietary fibre | 1,527 kJ |
| Energy, without dietary fibre | 1,437 kJ |
Proximates
8 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Moisture | 11.6 g |
| Protein | 15.2 g |
| Nitrogen | 2.4 g |
| Fat, total | 6.4 g |
| Total dietary fibre | 11.1 g |
| Alcohol | 0 g |
| Available carbohydrate, without sugar alcohols | 55.6 g |
| Available carbohydrate, with sugar alcohols | 55.6 g |
Carbohydrates
6 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Total sugars | 3.8 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Free sugars | 0 g |
| Starch | 51.8 g |
| Inulin | 1.1 g |
| Resistant starch | 0.20 g |
Minerals
11 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 147 mg |
| Iodine | 1.0 ug |
| Iron | 7.0 mg |
| Magnesium | 237 mg |
| Phosphorus | 405 mg |
| Potassium | 508 mg |
| Selenium | 28.0 ug |
| Sodium | 2.0 mg |
| Zinc | 2.7 mg |
| Retinol | 0 ug |
| Vitamin A retinol equivalents | 0 ug |
Vitamins
21 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Beta-carotene | 1.0 ug |
| Beta-carotene equivalents | 1.0 ug |
| Thiamin | 0.09 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 mg |
| Niacin | 0 mg |
| Niacin derived from tryptophan | 3.2 mg |
| Niacin derived equivalents | 3.2 mg |
| Pyridoxine | 0.50 mg |
| Cobalamin | 0 ug |
| Folate, natural | 82.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0 ug |
| Total folates | 82.0 ug |
| Dietary folate equivalents | 82.0 ug |
| Vitamin C | 4.0 mg |
| Cholecalciferol | 0 ug |
| Ergocalciferol | 0 ug |
| 25-hydroxy cholecalciferol | 0 ug |
| 25-hydroxy ergocalciferol | 0 ug |
| Vitamin D3 equivalents | 0 ug |
| Alpha tocopherol | 1.0 mg |
| Vitamin E | 1.0 mg |
Fatty Acids
10 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Total saturated fatty acids | 1.6 g |
| Total monounsaturated fatty acids | 1.4 g |
| C18:2w6 | 2.8 g |
| C18:3w3 | 0.04 g |
| C20:5w3 | 0 mg |
| C22:5w3 | 0 mg |
| C22:6w3 | 0 mg |
| Total polyunsaturated fatty acids | 2.9 g |
| Total long chain omega 3 fatty acids | 0 mg |
| Total trans fatty acids | 0 mg |
Amino Acids
1 nutrient| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Tryptophan | 190 mg |
Other
3 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Ash | 2.2 g |
| Caffeine | 0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Source
Australian Food Composition Database (AFCD) Release 3, FSANZ. Food key: F000061. All values per 100g of edible portion.