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Amaranth Flour Nutrition Facts

Amaranth Flour

Amaranth Flour is a milled grain ingredient used to build doughs and batters; whole-grain, refined, enriched, and unenriched versions differ in composition. It provides protein, dietary fiber, potassium, and calcium.

Calories384
Protein13.2 g
Carbs68.8 g
Fat6.2 g
ProteinCarbsFat

Nutrition for 100 g

Calories384 kcal
Protein13.2 g
Total Fat6.2 g
Carbohydrates68.8 g
Fiber7.2 g
Sodium0 mg
Total SugarsNot reported

Source: USDA FoodData Central, record 2512371

Nutrients

Full nutrient profile

Proximates
Water9.486 g
Nitrogen2.258 g
Protein13.2093 g
Total lipid (fat)6.236 g
Ash2.29 g
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrate, by difference68.7787 g
Fiber, total dietary7.209 g
Total dietary fiber (AOAC 2011.25)9.036 g
High Molecular Weight Dietary Fiber (HMWDF)7.864 g
Low Molecular Weight Dietary Fiber (LMWDF)1.086 g
Beta-glucan0 g
Starch55.69 g
Minerals
Calcium, Ca135.2 mg
Iron, Fe7.56 mg
Magnesium, Mg232.7 mg
Phosphorus, P424.9 mg
Potassium, K395.8 mg
Sodium, Na0 mg
Zinc, Zn3.001 mg
Copper, Cu0.5179 mg
Manganese, Mn2.305 mg
Selenium, Se21.1 ug
Molybdenum, Mo35.09 ug
Vitamins and other components
Thiamin0.05875 mg
Riboflavin0.175 mg
Niacin0.7475 mg
Vitamin B-60.3873 mg
Biotin25.36 ug
Interesting fact

A Small Seed, A Lot Of Magnesium

The grain amaranth flour is milled from is unusually magnesium-dense: USDA records about 160 mg of magnesium in a cooked cup of amaranth grain.

Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements

Practical guidance

How to choose and store Amaranth Flour

How to choose

Choose well-sealed packages with no moisture, clumping, or off smell.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container; follow the package date.

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