How many carbs are in amaranth grain, cooked?
1 cup of amaranth grain, cooked contains about 46g of carbohydrate, 40.8g net carbs after subtracting 5.2g of fiber, 9.3g of protein, and 251 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (246g) | 46g | 5.2g | 40.8g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 18.7g | 2.1g | 16.6g |
Net carbs in amaranth grain, cooked
1 cup of amaranth grain, cooked contains 40.8g of net carbs — total carbs (46g) minus dietary fiber (5.2g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for amaranth grain, cooked (per 100g)
- Calories: 102 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 18.7g
- Dietary fiber: 2.1g
- Sugars: —
- Protein: 3.8g
- Fat: 1.6g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (sr legacy dataset, fdcId 170683). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in amaranth grain, cooked?
1 cup of amaranth grain, cooked contains about 46g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 5.2g of fiber, the net carbs are about 40.8g.
How many net carbs are in amaranth grain, cooked?
Net carbs in 1 cup of amaranth grain, cooked are about 40.8g — that is total carbs (46g) minus dietary fiber (5.2g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is amaranth grain, cooked good for diabetics?
Amaranth grain, cooked contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is amaranth grain, cooked keto-friendly?
Whether amaranth grain, cooked fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 cup) provides about 40.8g of net carbs.