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Nutritional Profile of Cooked Amaranth Grain - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 30 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Cooked Amaranth Grain.
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks notably well (Top 100) for two nutrients.
These are
- beta-Tocopherol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- gamma-Tocotrienol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks high (Top 250) for two additional nutrients:
- delta-Tocopherol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Cereal Grains and Pasta) shows that it ranks first-rate (Top 10) for two nutrients.
These are
- beta-Tocopherol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- delta-Tocopherol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for one additional nutrient:
- gamma-Tocotrienol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Cooked Amaranth Grain
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Cooked Amaranth Grain
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Cooked Amaranth Grain
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Cooked Amaranth Grain
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Cooked Amaranth Grain
In food category: Cereal Grains and Pasta
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 18.7 g | 5.3 g | 207 | 1182 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.1 g | 595.3 mg | 67 | 232 |
| Starch | 16.2 g | 4.6 g | 36 | 273 |
| Fatty Acids (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 1.6 g | 447.9 mg | 180 | 1590 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 1.1 g | 148 | 1239 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (6) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, food | 22 µg | 6.2 µg | 49 | 267 |
| Folate, total | 22 µg | 6.2 µg | 89 | 367 |
| Niacin | 235 µg | 66.6 µg | 251 | 2296 |
| Riboflavin | 22 µg | 6.2 µg | 171 | 789 |
| Thiamin | 15 µg | 4.3 µg | 215 | 869 |
| Vitamin B6 | 113 µg | 32 µg | 108 | 868 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 190 µg | 53.9 µg | 97 | 624 |
| beta-Tocopherol | 380 µg | 107.7 µg | 2 | 47 |
| delta-Tocopherol | 240 µg | 68 µg | 5 | 204 |
| gamma-Tocopherol | 50 µg | 14.2 µg | 31 | 430 |
| gamma-Tocotrienol | 20 µg | 5.7 µg | 11 | 94 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 47 mg | 13.3 mg | 47 | 500 |
| Copper, Cu | 149 µg | 42.2 µg | 104 | 700 |
| Iron, Fe | 2.1 mg | 595.3 µg | 85 | 711 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 65 mg | 18.4 mg | 45 | 260 |
| Manganese, Mn | 854 µg | 242.1 µg | 66 | 338 |
| Phosphorus, P | 148 mg | 42 mg | 76 | 516 |
| Potassium, K | 135 mg | 38.3 mg | 117 | 763 |
| Selenium, Se | 5.5 µg | 1.6 µg | 128 | 638 |
| Sodium, Na | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 167 | 1148 |
| Zinc, Zn | 860 µg | 243.8 µg | 111 | 828 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 75.2 g | 21.3 g | 54 | 866 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 770 mg | 218.3 mg | 64 | 587 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 102 kcal | 28.9 kcal | 146 | 586 |
| KJ (Energy) | 429 kj | 121.6 kj | 67 | 757 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Cooked Amaranth Grain
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Cup | 246.0 g | 8.7 oz |
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| 76 |
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