# Amaranth, cooked nutrition: 3.8 g protein per 100 g | Macro Friendly Meals

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.

## Real food (2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines)

Classification: pass (WHOLE_FOOD). Cite: DGA p2-4.

Added sugar per serving: 0 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)

Scores are not on the finder list for this food.

Longevity: none noted.

## Recipes using this food

None yet.

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Nutrition values match USDA FoodData Central (estimate). Not medical advice.

USDA FDC ID: not yet linked.

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