How many carbs are in amaranth grain, uncooked?
1 cup of amaranth grain, uncooked contains about 125.9g of carbohydrate, 113g net carbs after subtracting 12.9g of fiber, 26.2g of protein, and 716 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (193g) | 125.9g | 12.9g | 113g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 65.3g | 6.7g | 58.6g |
Net carbs in amaranth grain, uncooked
1 cup of amaranth grain, uncooked contains 113g of net carbs — total carbs (125.9g) minus dietary fiber (12.9g). 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, uncooked (per 100g)
- Calories: 371 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 65.3g
- Dietary fiber: 6.7g
- Sugars: 1.7g
- Protein: 13.6g
- Fat: 7g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (sr legacy dataset, fdcId 170682). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in amaranth grain, uncooked?
1 cup of amaranth grain, uncooked contains about 125.9g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 12.9g of fiber, the net carbs are about 113g.
How many net carbs are in amaranth grain, uncooked?
Net carbs in 1 cup of amaranth grain, uncooked are about 113g — that is total carbs (125.9g) minus dietary fiber (12.9g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is amaranth grain, uncooked good for diabetics?
Amaranth grain, uncooked 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, uncooked keto-friendly?
Whether amaranth grain, uncooked fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 cup) provides about 113g of net carbs.