Flour Amaranth
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Cereal Grains and Pasta
A 100g serving covers 100% of the daily recommended Manganese, making Flour Amaranth one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (13.2g), fat (6.2g), and carbohydrates (68.8g) per 100g. With only 0mg of sodium, Flour Amaranth is naturally very low in sodium and suitable for sodium-restricted diets. Flour Amaranth provides 7.2g of dietary fiber per 100g (26% DV), contributing meaningfully toward the recommended 28g daily target. Nutritionally broad, Flour Amaranth delivers meaningful amounts of 13 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.
Calorie Distribution
- Protein14%13.2 g
- Fat15%6.2 g
- Carbs72%68.8 g
Serving Size
% Daily Value
per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference
Nutrition Facts per 100g
| Water | 9.5 | G |
| Protein | 13.2 | G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 6.2 | G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 68.8 | G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 7.2 | G |
| Thiamin | 0.06 | MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 | MG |
| Niacin | 0.75 | MG |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.39 | MG |
| Calcium, Ca | 135 | MG |
| Iron, Fe | 7.6 | MG |
| Magnesium, Mg | 233 | MG |
| Phosphorus, P | 425 | MG |
| Potassium, K | 396 | MG |
| Sodium, Na | 0 | MG |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.0 | MG |
| Copper, Cu | 0.52 | MG |
| Manganese, Mn | 2.3 | MG |
| Selenium, Se | 21.1 | UG |
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 384 | KCAL |
| Energy (Atwater Specific Factors) | 378 | KCAL |
| Nitrogen | 2.3 | G |
| Ash | 2.3 | G |
| Total dietary fiber (AOAC 2011.25) | 9.0 | G |
| High Molecular Weight Dietary Fiber (HMWDF) | 7.9 | G |
| Low Molecular Weight Dietary Fiber (LMWDF) | 1.1 | G |
| Beta-glucan | 0 | G |
| Starch | 55.7 | G |
| Molybdenum, Mo | 35.1 | UG |
| Biotin | 25.4 | UG |
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Nutrient Highlights
- Flour Amaranth is a excellent source of Magnesium (55% DV) — see top foods ranked by Magnesium
- Flour Amaranth is a excellent source of Iron (42% DV) — see top foods ranked by Iron
- Flour Amaranth is a excellent source of Zinc (27% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc
- Flour Amaranth is a excellent source of Protein (26% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
- Flour Amaranth is a excellent source of Fiber (26% DV) — see top foods ranked by Fiber
Dietary Considerations
Flour Amaranth is naturally low in sodium at 0mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.
Flour Amaranth provides 7.6mg of iron per 100g, relevant for managing iron deficiency. See the Iron Deficiency & Anemia Guide.
Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods
- Magnesium: top 2% (#165 of 8,262)
- Iron: top 5% (#413 of 8,262)
- Fiber: top 6% (#496 of 8,262)
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Serving Size 100g
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Data Source
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 2512371.
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