Grains & pasta

Amaranth grain, cooked

FDC 170683cup (246 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 73 · +9 vs Grains & pasta median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Amaranth grain, cooked is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 73 of 100. Within grains & pasta it ranks 9 of 60. Per 100 grams it is a good source of magnesium (15% DV), a good source of iron (12% DV). Most of its 102 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 3.8 g · 15%Carb 18.7 g · 72%Fat 1.6 g · 14%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories102 kcal5%
Total fat1.6 g2%
Saturated fat-
Cholesterol-
Sodium6 mg0%
Carbohydrate19 g7%
Dietary fiber2.1 g8%
Sugars-
Protein3.8 g8%
Potassium135 mg3%
Calcium47 mg4%
Iron2.1 mg12%
Magnesium65 mg15%
Vitamin C-
Vitamin A-
Vitamin E0.19 mg1%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 170683

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Magnesium15% DV
Iron12% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the grains & pasta median

Nutrient density73 vs 64 median
Protein / 100 g3.8 vs 11 median
Fiber / 100 g2.1 vs 6.7 median
Sodium / 100 g6 vs 5 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Vital wheat glutenDensity 76 vs 73Wheat germ, crudeDensity 78 vs 73Rye flour, darkDensity 83 vs 73

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