Calories in 1/4 Cup of Uncooked Amaranth Grain
1/4 cup of uncooked amaranth grain (48 g) has 179 calories. That is 9% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 6.5 g of protein, 3.4 g of fat and 31 g of carbohydrates, a split of 14% protein, 17% fat and 69% carbs. For comparison, 1/2 cup of uncooked amaranth grain has 358 calories. Burning 179 calories takes about 32 minutes of brisk walking or 14 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 1/4 cup of uncooked amaranth grain?
1/4 cup of uncooked amaranth grain weighs about 48 g and has 179 calories.
How much protein is in 1/4 cup of uncooked amaranth grain?
1/4 cup of uncooked amaranth grain has 6.5 g of protein, which is 13% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/4 cup of uncooked amaranth grain?
1/4 cup of uncooked amaranth grain has 31 g of carbohydrates, including 3.2 g of fiber and 0.8 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.