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Cereal products, pulses and potatoes

Amaranth, seed, raw

Other cereal products 376 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Amaranth, seed, raw provides 376 kcal (1,580 kJ). Its composition stands out for its content of phosphorus (560 mg), magnesium (250 mg) and iron (9 mg) per 100 g. This food belongs to the “Other cereal products” category (“Cereal products, pulses and potatoes” family) of the Swiss database.

Amaranth, seed, raw

The essentials for 100 g

Protein15.8 g 32%
Fat7 g 10%
Carbohydrates56.8 g 22%
Dietary fibre11 g 37%

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

Detailed composition

for 100 g
NutrientValue% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy376 kcal (1,580 kJ)C19%
Protein15.8 gA32%
Fat7 gA10%
of which saturated fat1.5 gA8%
of which polyunsaturated2.8 gAn/a
of which omega-30 gCn/a
Carbohydrates56.8 gA22%
of which sugars1.7 gA2%
Dietary fibre11 gA37%
Water11.1 gAn/a
Alcohol0 gEn/a
Minerals
Calcium160 mgA20%
Iron9 mgA64%
Magnesium250 mgA67%
Phosphorus560 mgA80%
Potassium480 mgA24%
Sodium4 mgA0%
Zinc3.7 mgA37%
Vitamins
Vitamin D0 µgE0%
Vitamin B120 µgE0%
Vitamin C4 mgA4%
Folate64 µgA32%

* 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.

Protein32%
Fat10%
Carbohydrates22%
Dietary fibre37%
Phosphorus80%
Magnesium67%
Iron64%
Zinc37%
Folate32%

Quick comparison

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

ComparisonProteinFatEnergy
vs Millet, grain peeled+ 5.2 g+ 3.1 g+ 16 kcal
vs Wheat, soft, whole grain+ 4.4 g+ 5.2 g+ 49 kcal
vs Pearl barley+ 6.7 g+ 5 g+ 39 kcal
vs Quinoa, raw+ 2.5 g+ 0.4 g+ 14 kcal
vs Buckwheat, grain peeled+ 2.7 g+ 3.9 g+ 35 kcal

Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Amaranth, seed, raw?
100 g of Amaranth, seed, raw provides 376 kcal, i.e. 1,580 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).
How much protein in 100 g of Amaranth, seed, raw?
100 g provides 15.8 g of protein, i.e. 32% of the adult reference value (50 g).
What is the fat content of 100 g of Amaranth, seed, raw?
100 g contains 7 g of fat, of which 1.5 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, raw” 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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