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Amaranth, cooked
3.8 g protein per 100 g, 9.3 g per 1 cup cooked.
Updated 2026-10-23 - data v2026-10-23.1
USDA FoodData Central nutrition for Amaranth, cooked, per 100 g and per 1 cup cooked (246 g).
Nutrition
| kcal | P | C | F | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per 100 g | 106 | 3.8 | 19 | 1.6 |
| Per serving (1 cup cooked, 246 g) | 261 | 9.3 | 46.7 | 3.9 |
Protein per 100 kcal: 3.6 g
Cost
Cost per serving $0.40–$1.20
Cost midpoint $0.80
Cost per 10 g protein: $0.86
Diet and scores
Mediterranean, Vegetarian, Vegan, Pescatarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Real Food (based on the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines)
Longevity: none noted.
Recipes using this food
None yet.
Nutrition values match USDA FoodData Central (estimate). Not medical advice.
USDA FDC ID: not yet linked.
Cite as: Macro Friendly Meals, "Amaranth, cooked nutrition", https://macrofriendlymeals.com/foods/amaranth-cooked, data v2026-10-23.1.