Cereal products, pulses and potatoes

Amaranth, seed, cooked (without addition of fat and salt)

Other cereal products 119 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Amaranth, seed, cooked (without addition of fat and salt) provides 119 kcal (500 kJ). Its composition stands out for its content of phosphorus (180 mg) per 100 g. This food belongs to the “Other cereal products” category (“Cereal products, pulses and potatoes” family) of the Swiss database.

The essentials for 100 g

Protein5 g 10%

Fat2.1 g 3%

Carbohydrates18.1 g 7%

Dietary fibre3.5 g 12%

% of nutrient reference values (adults), for the displayed portion.

Detailed composition

for 100 g

Nutrient	Value	% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy	119 kcal (500 kJ)C	6%
Protein	5 gC	10%
Fat	2.1 gC	3%
of which saturated fat	0.4 gC	2%
of which polyunsaturated	0.8 gC	n/a
of which omega-3	0 gC	n/a
Carbohydrates	18.1 gC	7%
of which sugars	0.5 gC	1%
Dietary fibre	3.5 gC	12%
Water	71.2 gC	n/a
Alcohol	0 gC	n/a
Minerals
Calcium	58 mgC	7%
Iron	3 mgC	21%
Magnesium	84 mgC	22%
Phosphorus	180 mgC	26%
Potassium	150 mgC	8%
Sodium	2 mgC	0%
Zinc	1.2 mgC	12%
Vitamins
Vitamin D	0 µgC	0%
Vitamin B12	0 µgC	0%
Vitamin C	1 mgC	1%
Folate	16 µgC	8%

* Share of the nutrient reference values for adults (Swiss FIC ordinance, annex 10), for the displayed portion. For dietary fibre the annex sets no value: the 30 g a day is an indicative benchmark. “n/a”: value not available in the source, never estimated by us. A, E or C indicates each value’s origin.

As a share of daily needs

Covered by 100 g · reference population: average adult.

Protein10%

Fat3%

Carbohydrates7%

Dietary fibre12%

Phosphorus26%

Magnesium22%

Iron21%

Zinc12%

Folate8%

Quick comparison

Difference per 100 g from this food’s point of view: “+” = it contains more than the compared food.

Comparison	Protein	Fat	Energy
vs Barley risotto, cooked	+ 1.8 g	− 0.3 g	− 15 kcal
vs Pearl barley, cooked in salted water (uniodised)	+ 1.4 g	+ 1.3 g	− 15 kcal
vs Durum wheat, precooked hulled grain, cooked (without addition of fat and salt)	− 0.9 g	+ 1.2 g	− 30 kcal

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Amaranth, seed, cooked (without addition of fat and salt)?

100 g of Amaranth, seed, cooked (without addition of fat and salt) provides 119 kcal, i.e. 500 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).

How much protein in 100 g of Amaranth, seed, cooked (without addition of fat and salt)?

100 g provides 5 g of protein, i.e. 10% of the adult reference value (50 g).

What is the fat content of 100 g of Amaranth, seed, cooked (without addition of fat and salt)?

100 g contains 2.1 g of fat, of which 0.4 g saturated fatty acids.

Where do these values come from?

From the Swiss food composition database V7.1 published by the FSVO (July 2026). Every value carries an origin indicator: A (measured), E (estimated) or C (calculated).

Which preparation state do the values refer to?

To the official label “Amaranth, seed, cooked (without addition of fat and salt)” in the database: the state (raw, cooked, drained…) is specified where relevant. Preparation substantially changes the composition per 100 g, especially the water content.

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