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3. Types of Amaranth
4. Amaranth Nutritional Value
5. Amaranth Health Benefits

Amaranth Facts

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Types of Amaranth

Amaranth Nutritional Value

Grains ” Amaranth ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional Value per 100 g
Amaranth grain, uncooked

Weight of Grain – 1 cup = 193 g

Nutrient ( Proximate’s )	Unit	Value	Daily Value %
Energy	kcal	371	18.5%
Protein	g	13.56	27.1%
Total lipid (fat)	g	7.02	%
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	65.25	%
Fiber, total dietary	g	6.7	%
Sugars, total	g	1.69
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	159	%
Iron, Fe	mg	7.61	42.2%
Magnesium, Mg	mg	248	%
Phosphorus, P	mg	557	%
Potassium, K	mg	508	%
Sodium, Na	mg	4	%
Zinc, Zn	mg	2.87	%
Copper, Cu	mg	0.525	%
Manganese, Mn	mg	3.333	%
Selenium, Se	mcg	18.7	%
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	4.2	%
Thiamin (B-1)	mg	0.116	%
Riboflavin (B-2)	mg	0.200	%
Niacin (B-3)	mg	0.923	%
Pantothenic acid	mg	1.457	%
Vitamin (B-6)	mg	0.591	%
Folate DFE (dietary folate) (B-9)	mcg	82	%
Choline, total	mg	69.8
Betaine	mg	67.6
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	1.19	20.5%
Vitamin B-12	mcg	0.00
Vitamin A, RAE (retinol)	mcg	0
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	mcg	0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	mcg	0.0
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids	g	1.459	7.2%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids	g	1.685
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids	g	2.778
Cholesterol	mg	0
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene	mcg	1
Alpha-Carotene	mcg	0
Beta-Cryptoxanthin	mcg	0
Lutein + Zeaxanthin	mcg	28

Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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References

Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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