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AAmaranth
Cooked · Whole Grains
Graded A — 47 out of 100, #4 of 18 carbohydrates. Whole food carries the score (100/100); micronutrients drags it down (14/100).
The short version: Tiny seeds, outsized mineral panel — iron and magnesium lead the grains.
Nutrition facts
Nutrition Facts
Why it scored 47
Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.
Where it ranks
#4 of 18 in Carbohydrates. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →
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Questions people ask
Is Amaranth healthy?
It grades A — 47 out of 100, #4 of 18 carbohydrates in our system. Tiny seeds, outsized mineral panel — iron and magnesium lead the grains.
How many calories are in Amaranth?
102 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.
How is the nutrition score for Amaranth calculated?
Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.