Is amaranth gluten-free?

Yes, amaranth is naturally gluten-free.

How can I prepare amaranth?

Cook it like rice or use it in salads and bowls.

Use herbs, spices, and a delicious dressing for flavor.

Grains

A wholesome bowl of amaranth topped with vegetables and a light dressing.

Per 100 g

130 kcal

Bowl

325 kcal

(250 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
4.5 g / 100g	23 g / 100g	2.5 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 14% · Carbs 69% · Fat 17%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

Bowl (250 g, 325 kcal) is 16% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning bowl takes about 79 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Amaranth Grain Bowl is number 2 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 137 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Nutty Barley Salad	120	4 g
Amaranth Grain Bowl	130	4.5 g
Turmeric Rice Salad	130	3 g
Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries	140	4 g
Apple Cinnamon Quinoa	143	4.1 g
Bulgur and Roasted Veggie Bowl	150	5 g

Nutrition data updated June 13, 2026.

Serving	Grams	Calories
Bowl	250 g	325 kcal
Cup	150 g	195 kcal

9/10

High in fiber, keeping you full and satisfied for longer.

Is amaranth gluten-free?: Yes, amaranth is naturally gluten-free.
How can I prepare amaranth?: Cook it like rice or use it in salads and bowls.
What adds flavor to the grain bowl?: Use herbs, spices, and a delicious dressing for flavor.

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