Amaranth (espaƱol: amaranto) is a pseudocereal grown for its edible starchy seeds; it is not in the same botanical family as true cereals such as wheat and rice. Amaranth can be boiled and eaten as a cereal like oatmeal or added to granola and many other dishes. It must be cooked in order to be digested. Amaranth, which is gluten-free, is a good source of fiber, protein, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus and iron.
1 cup (246 g) cooked amaranth provides | ||
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calories | 250 | |
carbohydrates | 46 | g |
copper | 18% | DV |
fat | 5.2 | g |
iron | 29% | DV |
magnesium | 40% | DV |
manganese | 105% | DV |
phosphorous | 36% | DV |
protein | 9.3 | g |
selenium | 19% | DV |