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Amaranth

Amaranth is a name for food plants whose leaves are cooked as greens while their small seeds may be cooked, popped, or milled.

Amaranth — illustrative ingredient image

About Amaranth

Amaranth is a common name for several food plants whose leaves and small grain-like seeds are eaten. The unqualified name does not establish which edible part is meant: amaranth greens are cooked as a leafy vegetable, while the seeds are used whole or milled. These forms differ substantially in appearance, texture, flavour, and culinary use.

Seeds are small and may be cooked, popped, or ground, whereas leaves are tender greens that are usually cooked. A defensible description and nutrition comparison require identifying the edible part and, where relevant, the processing state.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for amaranth

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English

amaranth

English

amarante soufflé

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English

Amaranth flakes

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English

Amaranth flour

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English

amaranth grain (cereal)

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English

Prince of Wales-feather amaranth grain

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English

Puffed amaranth

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Amaranth nutrition & diet

Amaranth nutritional value

Product example: AMARANTH (Goya Foods, Inc.)

Per 100 g of this specific product as recorded by USDA, per 100 g.

Calories
378kcal
Protein
13.3g
Carbs
66.7g
Fat
6.7g

A product-specific label example, not a generic average. Formulations can change; use the nutrition label on the product being eaten.

Amaranth leaves and seeds are distinct edible forms; comparisons must identify the part and any processing.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central branded product — AMARANTH ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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