How many calories in
amaranth?
Amaranth is 102 calories per 100g, mostly carbs at 19g. On the lighter side for grains. Common in fitness meal prep for steady-energy carbohydrates.
Common serving sizes.
Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical amaranth serving translates in your tracker:
What 102 calories means.
Balanced — amaranth sits in a moderate range and fits weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain when portioned to your daily target.
Amaranth vs. similar foods.
How amaranth stacks up on calories and protein against foods people commonly compare it to:
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How many calories in amaranth?
Amaranth has approximately 102 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 87 calories.
How much protein is in amaranth?
3.8g of protein per 100g. That puts amaranth at roughly 3.7g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other grains sources.
How do I log amaranth accurately?
The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With Spotwell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in a few seconds. Adjust the value if it looks off.
Is amaranth good for weight loss?
It depends on your overall calorie target. Amaranth sits in a moderate calorie range. It can fit any goal — weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain — when portioned to your daily target.