Amaranth (cooked)
A seed the Aztecs grew; complete protein like quinoa.
| Energy | Protein | Carbs | Fiber | Fat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per 100 g | 102 kcal | 3.8 g | 18.7 g | 2.1 g | 1.6 g |
| Per 100 kcal | — | 3.7 g | 18.3 g | 2.1 g | 1.5 g |
| One cup · 246 g | 251 kcal | 9.3 g | 46.0 g | 5.2 g | 3.9 g |
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Also in 100 g
| Total sugars | — |
|---|---|
| Saturated fat | — |
| Sodium | 6 mg · 0% DV |
| Potassium | 135 mg · 3% DV |
| Calcium | 47 mg · 4% DV |
| Iron | 2 mg · 12% DV |
| Magnesium | 65 mg · 15% DV |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.2 mg · 1% DV |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 mg · 6% DV |
| Phosphorus | 148 mg · 12% DV |
| Copper | 0.15 mg · 17% DV |
| Potassium : sodium | 22.5 : 1 · favorable |
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DV = FDA daily value for adults (21 CFR 101.9). A dash (—) means the USDA entry for this food does not report that nutrient — we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Values synced from USDA FoodData Central., entry 170683 Fiber sits inside the carbs figure.
789 gfor 30 g protein
805 kcalthose grams cost
2.1 gfiber per 100 g
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