Calories in 8 Oz of Uncooked Amaranth Grain

8 oz of uncooked amaranth grain (227 g) has 841 calories. That is 42% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 31 g of protein, 16 g of fat and 148 g of carbohydrates, a split of 14% protein, 17% fat and 69% carbs. For comparison, 6 oz of uncooked amaranth grain has 631 calories. Burning 841 calories takes about 150 minutes of brisk walking or 68 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.