Calories in 1/2 Cup of Uncooked Amaranth Grain
1/2 cup of uncooked amaranth grain (97 g) has 358 calories. That is 18% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 13 g of protein, 6.8 g of fat and 63 g of carbohydrates, a split of 14% protein, 17% fat and 69% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of uncooked amaranth grain has 179 and 3/4 cup of uncooked amaranth grain has 537 calories. Burning 358 calories takes about 64 minutes of brisk walking or 29 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Uncooked Amaranth Grain: common questions
How many calories are in 1/2 cup of uncooked amaranth grain?
1/2 cup of uncooked amaranth grain weighs about 97 g and has 358 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of uncooked amaranth grain?
1/2 cup of uncooked amaranth grain has 13 g of protein, which is 26% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of uncooked amaranth grain?
1/2 cup of uncooked amaranth grain has 63 g of carbohydrates, including 6.5 g of fiber and 1.6 g of sugars.
How much uncooked amaranth grain is 100 calories?
100 calories of uncooked amaranth grain is 27 g, about 1/4 cup of uncooked amaranth grain.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 170682. Original description: Amaranth grain, uncooked. Portion weights are USDA household measures.