Proteins

Amaranth Grain Nutrition Facts

FoodData Central Updated 6 April 2026

One cup of amaranth grain contains 250.9 calories, 9.3g protein, 46g carbs, and 3.9g fat. Amaranth Grain is listed in the protein foods category.

250.9

cal

46g

carbs

9.3g

protein

3.9g

fat

5.2g

fiber

—

sugar

Vitamins in Amaranth Grain

Per Cup ~246g

Vitamin E
0.47mg
3%
Vitamin B6
0.27mg
16%
Thiamin (B1)
0.05mg
4%
Riboflavin (B2)
0.05mg
4%
Niacin (B3)
0.59mg
4%
Folate
54.1mcg
14%

Minerals in Amaranth Grain

Per Cup ~246g

Calcium
116mg
9%
Iron
5.17mg
29%
Magnesium
160mg
38%
Phosphorus
364mg
29%
Potassium
332mg
7%
Sodium
14.8mg
<1%
Zinc
2.12mg
19%
Selenium
13.5mcg
25%
Copper
0.37mg
41%
Manganese
2.09mg
91%

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