Amaranth FlourNutrition reference
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Amaranth Flour

Amaranth flour is a gluten-free flour milled from amaranth seeds. Per 100 g it provides about 384 calories with 68.8 g carbs and 13.2 g protein.

384.1
kcalper 100g
Carbs
68.78g
Protein
13.21g
Fat
6.24g
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Nutrition facts

Per 100 grams

Reference values
Measurement basis
Food state
Raw
Edible portion
Dry/raw flour milled from amaranth seeds
Measurement basis
Per 100 g dry/raw edible amaranth flour; traditional total dietary fibre row 1079 retained
Energy (kcal)
384.1 kcal
Protein
13.2093 g
Carbohydrates
68.7787 g
Fat
6.236 g
Dietary fiber
7.2 g
Sodium1
<2.5 mg
More nutrients11
Energy (kJ)
1607 kJ
Calcium
135.2 mg
Potassium
395.8 mg
Magnesium
232.7 mg
Iron
7.56 mg
Zinc
3.001 mg
Vitamin B1
0.05875 mg
Vitamin B2
0.175 mg
Vitamin B3
0.7475 mg
Vitamin B6
0.3873 mg
Vitamin B7
25.36 µg
  1. Unknown

Data sources

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    USDA FoodData Central, Foundation 2512371; original April 2026 CSV

    2512371 · Foundation Foods release 2026-04-30

About this food

Understanding this nutrition reference

Amaranth flour is a gluten-free flour milled from the seeds of the amaranth plant, an ancient grain. It has a slightly earthy, nutty flavor and is used in gluten-free baking.

Nutritionally, amaranth flour is mostly carbohydrate. Per 100 g it provides about 384 kcal, 68.8 g of carbohydrates, 13.2 g of protein, 6.2 g of fat, and 7.2 g of dietary fiber.

Amaranth flour is often blended with other flours in baking. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.

Plan your portion

How much is in your serving of Amaranth Flour?

Nutrition is per 100 g dry/raw edible amaranth flour. The existing cup estimates 125 g and 63 g have not been verified for the exact flour; use measured gram weights.

Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
ServingWeightCaloriesCarbsProteinFat
100 g100 g384.1 kcal68.8 g13.2 g6.2 g
1 cup125 g480.1 kcal86 g16.5 g7.8 g
1/2 cup63 g242 kcal43.3 g8.3 g3.9 g

Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.

Energy (kcal)
384.1 kcal
Energy (kJ)
1607 kJ
Protein
13.2093 g
Carbohydrates
68.7787 g
Fat
6.236 g
Dietary fiber
7.2 g
Sodium1
<2.5 mg
Calcium
135.2 mg
Potassium
395.8 mg
Magnesium
232.7 mg
Iron
7.56 mg
Zinc
3.001 mg
Vitamin B1
0.05875 mg
Vitamin B2
0.175 mg
Vitamin B3
0.7475 mg
Vitamin B6
0.3873 mg
Vitamin B7
25.36 µg

Questions and answers

Amaranth Flour nutrition FAQ

How many calories are in amaranth flour?

Amaranth flour provides about 384 calories per 100 g. A typical cup (about 125 g) provides roughly 480 calories.

Is amaranth flour gluten-free?

Yes. Amaranth flour is milled from amaranth seeds and is naturally gluten-free.

Is amaranth flour high in protein?

Amaranth flour provides about 13.2 g of protein per 100 g.