Calories in 8 Oz of Cooked Amaranth Grain
8 oz of cooked amaranth grain (227 g) has 231 calories. That is 12% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 8.6 g of protein, 3.6 g of fat and 42 g of carbohydrates, a split of 15% protein, 14% fat and 72% carbs. For comparison, 6 oz of cooked amaranth grain has 173 and 12 oz of cooked amaranth grain has 347 calories. Burning 231 calories takes about 41 minutes of brisk walking or 19 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 8 oz of cooked amaranth grain?
8 oz of cooked amaranth grain weighs about 227 g and has 231 calories.
How much protein is in 8 oz of cooked amaranth grain?
8 oz of cooked amaranth grain has 8.6 g of protein, which is 17% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 8 oz of cooked amaranth grain?
8 oz of cooked amaranth grain has 42 g of carbohydrates, including 4.8 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.