Nutrients in 500 calories of Raw Amaranth

Uncooked Amaranth Grain (Amaranthus spp.).

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Weight per 500 Calories

Raw Amaranth

135g

Uncooked Amaranth Grain has high energy density in comparison to other foods.

Macros Ratio

Protein Fat Carbs

14%

17%

69%

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Macro Nutrients

Raw Amaranth

Energy500 kcal

17.2%

Uncooked Amaranth Grain has 500 kcal of Energy per 500 calories, which is 17.2% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years

Fat9.46 g

9.75%

Uncooked Amaranth Grain has 9.4609164420485 g of Fat per 500 calories, which is 9.75% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 97g per day for Men 19-50 years

Saturated Fat1.97 g

6.14%

Uncooked Amaranth Grain has 1.966307277628 g of Saturated Fat per 500 calories, which is 6.14% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 32g per day for Men 19-50 years

Omega 30.057 g

3.54%

Uncooked Amaranth Grain has 0.056603773584906 g of Omega 3 per 500 calories, which is 3.54% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years

Omega 63.7 g

21.7%

Uncooked Amaranth Grain has 3.6873315363881 g of Omega 6 per 500 calories, which is 21.7% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 17g per day for Men 19-50 years

Cholesterol0 mg

Uncooked Amaranth Grain has 0 mg of Cholesterol per 500 calories, which is 0% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 290mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Carbohydrate88 g

67.6%

Uncooked Amaranth Grain has 87.938005390836 g of Carbohydrate per 500 calories, which is 67.6% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 130g per day for Men 19-50 years

Sugars2.28 g

3.14%

Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]

Uncooked Amaranth Grain has 2.277628032345 g of Sugars per 500 calories, which is 3.14% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years

Fructose0.013 g

0.019%

≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]

Uncooked Amaranth Grain has 0.013477088948787 g of Fructose per 500 calories, which is 0.019% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years

Glucose0.36 g

Uncooked Amaranth Grain has 0.36388140161725 g of Glucose per 500 calories, which is % of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of g per day for Men 19-50 years

Sucrose1.9 g

Uncooked Amaranth Grain has 1.8867924528302 g of Sucrose per 500 calories, which is % of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of g per day for Men 19-50 years

Fiber9.03 g

23.8%

Uncooked Amaranth Grain has 9.0296495956873 g of Fiber per 500 calories, which is 23.8% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 38g per day for Men 19-50 years

Protein18.3 g

32.6%

Uncooked Amaranth Grain has 18.274932614555 g of Protein per 500 calories, which is 32.6% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 56g per day for Men 19-50 years
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Vitamins

Raw Amaranth

Vitamin A0 μg

RAE, retinol activity equivalents

Uncooked Amaranth Grain has 0 μg of Vitamin A per 500 calories, which is 0% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 900μg per day for Men 19-50 years
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Vitamin B10.16 mg

13%

Thiamine

Uncooked Amaranth Grain has 0.15633423180593 mg of Vitamin B1 per 500 calories, which is 13% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years
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Vitamin B20.27 mg

20.7%

Riboflavin

Uncooked Amaranth Grain has 0.26954177897574 mg of Vitamin B2 per 500 calories, which is 20.7% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
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Vitamin B31.24 mg

7.77%

Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide

Uncooked Amaranth Grain has 1.243935309973 mg of Vitamin B3 per 500 calories, which is 7.77% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 16mg per day for Men 19-50 years
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Vitamin B51.97 mg

39.4%

Pantothenic acid

Uncooked Amaranth Grain has 1.9676549865229 mg of Vitamin B5 per 500 calories, which is 39.4% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 5mg per day for Men 19-50 years
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Vitamin B60.8 mg

61.3%

Pyridoxine

Uncooked Amaranth Grain has 0.79649595687332 mg of Vitamin B6 per 500 calories, which is 61.3% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamin B7

Biotin

No information available

Vitamin B9111 μg

27.6%

Folates and Folic Acid

Uncooked Amaranth Grain has 110.51212938005 μg of Vitamin B9 per 500 calories, which is 27.6% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 400μg per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamin B120 μg

Cobalamin

Uncooked Amaranth Grain has 0 μg of Vitamin B12 per 500 calories, which is 0% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years
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Vitamin C5.66 mg

6.3%

Ascorbic acid

Uncooked Amaranth Grain has 5.6603773584906 mg of Vitamin C per 500 calories, which is 6.3% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 90mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamin D0 IU

Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol

Uncooked Amaranth Grain has 0 IU of Vitamin D per 500 calories, which is 0% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 600IU per day for Men 19-50 years
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Vitamin E1.6 mg

10.7%

Tocopherols and Tocotrienols

Uncooked Amaranth Grain has 1.6037735849057 mg of Vitamin E per 500 calories, which is 10.7% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 15mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamin K0 μg

Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Uncooked Amaranth Grain has 0 μg of Vitamin K per 500 calories, which is 0% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 120μg per day for Men 19-50 years

Minerals

Raw Amaranth

Calcium214 mg

21.4%

Uncooked Amaranth Grain has 214.28571428571 mg of Calcium per 500 calories, which is 21.4% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Copper0.71 mg

78.6%

Uncooked Amaranth Grain has 0.70754716981132 mg of Copper per 500 calories, which is 78.6% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Fluoride

Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]

No information available

Iron10.3 mg

128%

Uncooked Amaranth Grain has 10.256064690027 mg of Iron per 500 calories, which is 128% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 8mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Magnesium334 mg

79.6%

Uncooked Amaranth Grain has 334.23180592992 mg of Magnesium per 500 calories, which is 79.6% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 420mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Manganese4.5 mg

195%

Uncooked Amaranth Grain has 4.4919137466307 mg of Manganese per 500 calories, which is 195% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Molybdenum

Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]

No information available

Phosphorus751 mg

107%

Uncooked Amaranth Grain has 750.67385444744 mg of Phosphorus per 500 calories, which is 107% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 700mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Potassium685 mg

20%

Uncooked Amaranth Grain has 684.63611859838 mg of Potassium per 500 calories, which is 20% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Selenium25.2 μg

46%

Uncooked Amaranth Grain has 25.202156334232 μg of Selenium per 500 calories, which is 46% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 55μg per day for Men 19-50 years

Sodium5.4 mg

0.36%

Uncooked Amaranth Grain has 5.3908355795148 mg of Sodium per 500 calories, which is 0.36% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Zinc3.87 mg

35%

Uncooked Amaranth Grain has 3.8679245283019 mg of Zinc per 500 calories, which is 35% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 11mg per day for Men 19-50 years

Water15.2 g

0.41%

Uncooked Amaranth Grain has 15.215633423181 g of Water per 500 calories, which is 0.41% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins in 500 calories of Uncooked Amaranth Grain:

500 calories of Raw Amaranth is an excellent source of Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B9.
It has a good amount of Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3 and Vitamin E.
It also has some Vitamin C.
It has no Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D and Vitamin K.

Minerals in 500 calories of Uncooked Amaranth Grain:

500 calories of Raw Amaranth has outstanding amounts of Iron, Manganese and Phosphorus.
It is an excellent source of Calcium, Copper, Magnesium, Potassium, Selenium and Zinc.
It has no Sodium.

Macronutrients in 500 calories of Uncooked Amaranth Grain:

500 calories of Raw Amaranth is an excellent source of Omega 6, Carbohydrate, Fiber and Protein.
It has a good amount of Fat.
It also has some Saturated Fat, Omega 3 and Sugars.
It has no Fructose, Glucose and Sucrose.

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Nutrients in 500 calories of Raw Amaranth

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