Amaranth

About this record

Amaranth is listed here under Grains, with the preparation “Preparation not stated”, from the source record “Amaranth, puffed, organic”. 22 of 34 nutrients have a value per 100 g (missing here: Sodium, Selenium, Iodine, Vitamin A (RAE / retinol equivalent), Vitamin E, Vitamin K (phylloquinone), Thiamin (B1), Biotin (B7), Choline; missing is never shown as zero). Values are copied unchanged from the source.

Where it ranks

• Magnesium: 20th of 772 foods with a value (180 mg per 100 g)
• Manganese: 34th of 688 foods with a value (1.99 mg per 100 g)
• Iron: 66th of 767 foods with a value (4.64 mg per 100 g)
• Folate (total): 78th of 718 foods with a value (89.6 µg per 100 g)
• Calcium: 100th of 790 foods with a value (155 mg per 100 g)

Positions are among non-dried foods in our data that have a value for that nutrient.

Sources and limitations

• Source: USDA FoodData Central, Foundation Foods: “Amaranth, puffed, organic” (release 2026-10-29 (JSON)).
• Amounts are per 100 g of the food as described by the record, in the units shown. The category and display name are assigned automatically and are being reviewed (About our data).
• Values are typical for the record and vary with variety, season and processing.
• Not medical advice; no recommended intakes are shown.

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