🌾 Protein in Amaranth
Amaranth has 3.8 g of protein per 100 g, along with 102 kcal, 19 g carbs and 1.6 g fat. That means 15% of its calories come from protein — it sits in the grain group of the Procaaf food database.
Protein
3.8 g
Calories
102
Carbs
19 g
Fats
1.6 g
Protein by portion size
| Portion | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 g | 31 | 1.1 g | 5.7 g | 0.5 g |
| 50 g | 51 | 1.9 g | 9.5 g | 0.8 g |
| 100 g | 102 | 3.8 g | 19 g | 1.6 g |
| 150 g | 153 | 5.7 g | 28.5 g | 2.4 g |
| 200 g | 204 | 7.6 g | 38 g | 3.2 g |
Higher-protein alternatives
- Teff (cooked) — 3.9 g per 100 g
- Beef Gravy — 4 g per 100 g
- Frosted Toaster Pastry — 4 g per 100 g
- Injera (Teff Flatbread) — 4 g per 100 g
- Wild Rice (cooked) — 4 g per 100 g
Similar grain foods
Frequently asked questions
- How much protein is in amaranth?
- Amaranth contains 3.8 g of protein per 100 g, alongside 102 kcal, 19 g carbs and 1.6 g fat.
- How much protein is in 200 g of amaranth?
- A 200 g portion of amaranth gives about 7.6 g protein and 204 calories.
- Is amaranth a good protein source?
- Not primarily — only about 15% of its calories come from protein. Pair it with a dense protein source such as eggs, dairy, tofu or lean meat.
- How many calories are in 30 g of amaranth?
- 30 g of amaranth has roughly 31 calories, 1.1 g protein, 5.7 g carbs and 0.5 g fat.