Cereals, Grains and Pasta

Grains, amaranth, dry

Per 100 g of the edible portion · CNF 2026

372kcal per 100 g
13.6 gProtein
7 gFat
65.3 gCarbohydrate

Energy and macronutrients

Per 100 g of the edible portion
Nutrient100 gDaily Value
Energy372 kcal1,554 kJ—
Protein13.6 g—
Fat7 g9%
of which saturated1.5 g7%
Monounsaturated fat1.7 g—
Polyunsaturated fat2.8 g—
Cholesterol0 mg—
Carbohydrate65.3 g—
of which sugars1.7 g2%
Fibre6.7 g24%
Sodium4 mg0%
Water11.3 g—

Minerals

Per 100 g of the edible portion
Nutrient100 gDaily Value
Potassium508 mg15%
Calcium159 mg12%
Magnesium248 mg59%
Phosphorus557 mg45%
Iron7.6 mg42%
Zinc2.9 mg26%
Copper0.53 mg58%
Selenium19 µg34%

Vitamins

Per 100 g of the edible portion
Nutrient100 gDaily Value
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Beta-carotene1 µg—
Vitamin D0 µg0%
Vitamin E1.2 mg8%
Vitamin K0 µg0%
Thiamin (B1)0.12 mg10%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg15%
Niacin (B3)0.92 mg6%
Vitamin B60.59 mg35%
Folate82 µg21%
Vitamin B120 µg0%
Vitamin C4.2 mg5%

In its food group

Position among 152 foods in “Cereals, Grains and Pasta”
Energy372 kcal · median 341 kcal
Protein13.6 g · median 8.4 g
Fibre6.7 g · median 3 g
Sugars1.7 g · median 0.63 g
Saturated fat1.5 g · median 0.28 g
Salt0.01 g · median 0.01 g

83% of the foods in the group contain less protein. The thin line marks the group median.

Cereals, Grains and Pasta: nutrient values →

Richest in

Nutrients where 100 g covers the largest share of the daily reference
  • Magnesium248 mg · 59%
  • Copper0.53 mg · 58%
  • Phosphorus557 mg · 45%
  • Iron7.6 mg · 42%
  • Vitamin B60.59 mg · 35%

Source: Health Canada, Canadian Nutrient File 2026 · contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.

Values as published in the national table, per 100 g of the edible portion. “0” also covers traces below the detection limit. Daily Values: Food and Drug Regulations, Health Canada.