Amaranth is 102 calories per 100g, mostly carbs at 19g. On the lighter side for grains. Common in fitness meal prep for steady-energy carbohydrates.
Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical amaranth serving translates in your tracker:
Point your iPhone camera at amaranth and SpotWell's on-device AI estimates the portion and macros in under a second — no manual entry, no barcode hunting.
Download on theApp StoreAmaranth has approximately 102 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 87 calories.
3.8g of protein per 100g. That puts amaranth at roughly 3.7g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other grains sources.
The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With SpotWell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in under a second. Adjust the value if it looks off.
It depends on your overall calorie target. Amaranth sits in a moderate calorie range. It can fit any goal — weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain — when portioned to your daily target.