Raw amaranth: calories and nutrition facts
Raw amaranth has 369 kcal per 100 g. One serving, 1 Serving (70 g), has 258 kcal.
- Calories
- 369 kcal
- Protein
- 13.5 g
- Carbohydrates
- 58.6 g
- Fat
- 7 g
Per 100 g
Raw amaranth: how many calories?
Raw amaranth has 369 kcal per 100 g, with 13.5 g protein, 58.6 g carbs and 7 g fat. A 70 g serving (1 Serving) has 258 kcal. That is close to the average for Cereals (337 kcal per 100 g). Most of its calories come from carbohydrates.
Where the calories come from
- Protein15%
- Carbohydrates67%
- Fat18%
Calculate a portion
- Calories
- 258 kcal
- Protein
- 9.5 g
- Carbohydrates
- 41 g
- Fat
- 4.9 g
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (70 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 369 kcal | 258 kcal |
| Fat | 7 g | 4.9 g |
| of which saturated fat | 1.5 g | 1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 58.6 g | 41 g |
| of which sugars | 1.7 g | 1.2 g |
| Fiber | 6.7 g | 4.7 g |
| Protein | 13.5 g | 9.5 g |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 3 mg |
| Water | 11.3 g | 7.9 g |
| Vitamin C | 4.2 mg | 2.9 mg |
| Calcium | 159 mg | 111 mg |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 5.3 mg |
| Potassium | 508 mg | 356 mg |
| Magnesium | 248 mg | 174 mg |
Source: Ciqual food composition table (ANSES, France). Data updated on 2 September 2026.
Share of reference intakes
Per 100 g, compared with an adult's reference intakes (2,000 kcal a day, Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011).
| Nutrient | Of reference intake |
|---|---|
| Calories(369 kcal) | 18% |
| Fat(7 g) | 10% |
| of which saturated fat(1.5 g) | 7% |
| Carbohydrates(58.6 g) | 23% |
| of which sugars(1.7 g) | 2% |
| Protein(13.5 g) | 27% |
| Salt(0.01 g) | 0% |
What the EU thresholds say
Nutrition claim thresholds from Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, per 100 g.
- Source of protein (at least 12% of calories)
- High fibre (at least 6 g)
- Low sugars (5 g or less)
- Low sodium (120 mg or less)
Raw amaranth: frequently asked questions
Raw amaranth: how many calories per serving?
A 70 g serving (1 Serving) has 258 kcal.
Raw amaranth: how much protein?
Raw amaranth contains 13.5 g of protein per 100 g, 27% of the 50 g reference intake.
Raw amaranth: how much fibre?
Raw amaranth provides 6.7 g of fibre per 100 g, 27% of the 25 g a day recommended by EFSA.
Raw amaranth: how much makes 100 kcal?
100 kcal is about 27 g of this food.
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