Calories in 1 Cup of Cooked Amaranth Grain
1 cup of cooked amaranth grain (246 g) has 251 calories. That is 13% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 9.3 g of protein, 3.9 g of fat and 46 g of carbohydrates, a split of 15% protein, 14% fat and 72% carbs. For comparison, 3/4 cup of cooked amaranth grain has 188 and 1 1/2 cups of cooked amaranth grain has 376 calories. Burning 251 calories takes about 45 minutes of brisk walking or 20 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Cooked Amaranth Grain: common questions
How many calories are in 1 cup of cooked amaranth grain?
1 cup of cooked amaranth grain weighs about 246 g and has 251 calories.
How much protein is in 1 cup of cooked amaranth grain?
1 cup of cooked amaranth grain has 9.3 g of protein, which is 19% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1 cup of cooked amaranth grain?
1 cup of cooked amaranth grain has 46 g of carbohydrates, including 5.2 g of fiber.
How much cooked amaranth grain is 100 calories?
100 calories of cooked amaranth grain is 98 g, about 1/2 cup of cooked amaranth grain.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 170683. Original description: Amaranth grain, cooked. Portion weights are USDA household measures.