Amaranth Grain, Uncooked

Serving Size 100 grams

Nutritional Value and Analysis

Amaranth Grain, Uncooked with a serving size of 100 grams has a total of 371 calories with 7.02 grams of fat. The serving size is equivalent to 100 grams of food and contains 63.18 calories from fat. This item is classified as cereal grains and pasta foods.

This food is a good source of iron, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, manganese, selenium, vitamin b-6, tryptophan, threonine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, valine and histidine .

Iron 42% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of amaranth grain, uncooked has 42% of the recommended daily needs of iron.

Magnesium 59% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of amaranth grain, uncooked has 59% of the recommended daily needs of magnesium.

Phosphorus 45% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of amaranth grain, uncooked has 45% of the recommended daily needs of phosphorus.

Copper 59% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of amaranth grain, uncooked has 59% of the recommended daily needs of copper.

Manganese 145% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of amaranth grain, uncooked has 145% of the recommended daily needs of manganese.

Selenium 34% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of amaranth grain, uncooked has 34% of the recommended daily needs of selenium.

Vitamin B-6 35% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of amaranth grain, uncooked has 35% of the recommended daily needs of vitamin b-6.

Tryptophan 55% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of amaranth grain, uncooked has 55% of the recommended daily needs of tryptophan.

Threonine 43% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of amaranth grain, uncooked has 43% of the recommended daily needs of threonine.

Isoleucine 47% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of amaranth grain, uncooked has 47% of the recommended daily needs of isoleucine.

Leucine 31% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of amaranth grain, uncooked has 31% of the recommended daily needs of leucine.

Lysine 30% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of amaranth grain, uncooked has 30% of the recommended daily needs of lysine.

Valine 44% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of amaranth grain, uncooked has 44% of the recommended daily needs of valine.

Histidine 43% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of amaranth grain, uncooked has 43% of the recommended daily needs of histidine.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 371		Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g		11%
	Saturated Fat 1.5g	7%
	Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 4mg		0%
Total Carbohydrate 65.3g		22%
	Dietary Fiber 6.7g	27%
	Sugars 2g
Protein 14g

Vitamin A 0%	Vitamin C 7%
Calcium 12%	Iron 42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	DV %
Vitamin A	2 IU	0%
→ Vitamin A, RAE	0 µg	0%
→ Alpha Carotene	0 µg	-
→ Beta Carotene	1 µg	-
→ Beta Cryptoxanthin	0 µg	-
→ Lutein + zeaxanthin	28 µg	-
→ Lycopene	0 µg	-
Vitamin B-12	0 µg	0%
Vitamin B-6	0.59 mg	35%
Vitamin C	4.2 mg	7%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	1.19 mg	8%
→ Beta Tocopherol	0.96 mg	-
→ Delta Tocopherol	0.69 mg	-
→ Gamma Tocopherol	0.19 mg	-
→ Alpha Tocotrienol	0 mg	-
→ Beta Tocotrienol	0.48 mg	-
→ Delta Tocotrienol	0 mg	-
→ Gamma Tocotrienol	0.29 mg	-
Vitamin K	0 µg	0%

Vitamins are organic compounds required by your body to grow and develop normally. A balanced diet with a variety of foods is the best way to get the 13 different vitamins that your body requires.

Carbohydrates

Nutrient	Amount	DV %
Carbohydrate	65.25 g	22%
Sugars	1.69 g	7%
→ Sucrose	1.4 g	-
→ Glucose	0.27 g	-
→ Fructose	0.01 g	-
→ Lactose	0 g	-
→ Maltose	0.01 g	-
→ Galactose	0 g	-
→ Starch	57.27 g	-
Fiber	6.7 g	27%

Carbohydrates, also known as carbs, saccharides, sugars or starches are the most abundant food source and a key form of energy for your body. Once ingested your body transforms carbohydrates into glucose which is used by your body as an energy source for your cells, tissues and organs.

Fats & Fatty Acids

Nutrient	Amount	DV %
Fat	7.02 g	11%
Saturated Fats	1.46 g	7%
→ Caprylic Acid	0 g	-
→ Capric Acid	0 g	-
→ Lauric Acid	0 g	-
→ Myristic Acid	0.01 g	-
→ Palmitic Acid	1.15 g	-
→ Stearic Acid	0.22 g	-
→ Arachidic Acid	0.05 g	-
→ Behenic Acid	0.02 g	-
Monounsaturated Fats	1.69 g	-
→ Myristoleic Acid	0 g	-
→ Pentadecenoic Acid	0 g	-
→ Palmitoleic Acid	0 g	-
→ Heptadecenoic Acid	0 g	-
→ Oleic Acid	1.67 g	-
→ Gadoleic Acid	0.01 g	-
Polyunsaturated Fats	2.78 g	-
→ Linolenic Acid (18:2)	2.74 g	-
→ Linolenic Acid (18:3)	0.04 g	-
→ Alpha-linolenic Acid	0.04 g	-
→ Gamma-linolenic Acid	0 g	-
→ Eicosadienoic Acid (20:2)	0 g	-
→ Eicosadienoic Acid (20:3)	0 g	-
→ Arachidonic Acid	0 g	-

Fat is important in your diet because it gives you energy and helps your body absorb vitamins. Fat is stored in your body in the form of fatty acids. Fatty acids are classified in three different types or families: saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated.

Proteins & Amino Acids

Nutrient	Amount	DV %
Protein	13.56 g	27%
→ Alanine	0.8 g	-
→ Arginine	1.06 g	-
→ Aspartic acid	1.26 g	-
→ Cystine	0.19 g	-
→ Glutamic acid	2.26 g	-
→ Glycine	1.64 g	-
→ Histidine	0.39 g	43%
→ Isoleucine	0.58 g	47%
→ Leucine	0.88 g	31%
→ Lysine	0.75 g	30%
→ Methionine	0.23 g	19%
→ Phenylalanine	0.54 g	25%
→ Proline	0.7 g	-
→ Serine	1.15 g	-
→ Threonine	0.56 g	43%
→ Tryptophan	0.18 g	55%
→ Tyrosine	0.33 g	14%
→ Valine	0.68 g	44%

Proteins are present in every cell of your body and are crucial to build and maintain your bones, muscles and skin. Sources of proteins include meat, dairy products, nuts, beans and some grains. It is important to eat foods with the appropriate amount of dietary protein every day because your body does not store protein in the same way fats and carbohydrates are stored.

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	DV %
Calcium	159 mg	12%
Copper	0.53 mg	59%
Iron	7.61 mg	42%
Magnesium	248 mg	59%
Manganese	3.33 mg	145%
Phosphorus	557 mg	45%
Potassium	508 mg	11%
Selenium	18.7 µg	34%
Sodium	4 mg	0%
Zinc	2.87 mg	26%

Minerals are chemical elements required by your body to grow and stay healthy. There are two kinds of minerals: macrominerals and trace minerals. Macrominerals are needed by your body needs in larger amounts, while trace minerals are needed by your body in small amounts.

Sterols

Nutrient	Amount	DV %
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
→ Phytosterols	24 mg	-

Cholesterol is a fat like chemical compound that your body requires to build cell membranes and to produce vitamin D and hormones like estrogen and testosterone. Although your body makes all the cholesterol it needs, this nutrient is commonly found in foods like meat, eggs and cheese.

Miscellaneous

Nutrient	Amount	DV %
Alcohol	0 g	-
Ash	2.88 g	-
Water	11.29 g	-

Calories Burn off Time

How long would it take to burn off Amaranth Grain, Uncooked with 371calories? A brisk walk for 81 minutes, jogging for 38 minutes, or hiking for 62 minutes will help your burn off the calories in amaranth grain, uncooked.

Burn off time varies based on your weight, physical activity and exercise intensity. The following physical activity table contains an estimated burn off time for a person weighting 154 lbs.

Physical Activity	Burn Off Time
Bicycling - 10 mph or less	77 minutes
Dancing	67 minutes
Golfing	67 minutes
Hiking	62 minutes
Light Gardening	67 minutes
Stretching	124 minutes
Walking - 3.5 mph	81 minutes
Weight Training - light workout	103 minutes
Aerobics	46 minutes
Basketball	51 minutes
Bicycling - 10 mph or more	38 minutes
Running - 5 mph	38 minutes
Swimming	44 minutes
Walking - 4.5 mph	49 minutes
Weight Training - vigorous workout	51 minutes

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Barley, Pearled, Cooked	123	0.44g	2.26g	28.22g
Barley, Pearled, Raw	352	1.16g	9.91g	77.72g
Buckwheat	343	3.4g	13.25g	71.5g
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Footnotes

Percent daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie reference diet. Factors like age, gender and level of physical activity may affect your daily required values.
Nutrition data based on the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28.
The editorial opinions regarding food value or quality in this website are given without warranty, and are not intended to replace medical advice or a nutritionist guidance.

Dietary Recommendations

A healthy eating pattern that accounts for all foods and beverages within an appropriate calorie level could help achieve and maintain a healthy weight and reduce the risk of chronic disease. Healthy eating habits include the following:

Vegetables from all subgroups, including dark, green, red and orange vegetables and also beans and peas
A variety of whole fruits
Grains with at least half of which are whole grains
Low or fat free dairy products, including milk, yogurt, cheese and/or fortified soy beverages
Protein foods, including seafood, lean meats and poultry, eggs and nuts
Oils with limited amounts of saturated fats and trans fats, added sugars, and sodium