español: amaranto
Amaranth 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.
| NUTRITION FACTS | 1 CUP (246 g) COOKED AMARANTH |
|---|---|
| Calories | 251 |
| Carbohydrate | 46 G |
| Fat | 5.2 g |
| Protein | 9.3 g |
| Copper | 18% |
| Iron | 29% |
| Magnesium | 40% |
| Manganese | 105% |
| Phosphorous | 36% |
| Selenium | 19% |
