AMARANTH FLAKES has a high-calorie, very high-carb, average-fat and high-protein content.
The food contains 71.05g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. With 15.53 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. The omega-3 content is low.
It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 72, for AMARANTH FLAKES, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 15% | |
Calories from Fat | 16% | |
Calories from Carbs | 69% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0 IU | |||
Retinol | 0 mcg | |||
Alpha Carotene | 0 mcg | |||
Beta Carotene | 0 mcg | |||
Beta Cryptoxanthin | 0 mcg | |||
Lycopene | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 2.6 mg | 4.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin K | 2.4 mcg | 3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 2.6 mg | 13.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 11.1 mcg | 2.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 17.1 mg | 1.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 1.8 mg | 10.2% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 0 mg | |||
Phosphorus | 331.1 mg | 33.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Potassium | 352.9 mg | 10.1% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 35 mg | 1.5% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Zinc | 0.26 mg | 1.8% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Copper | 0.26 mg | 13.2% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 70.8 mcg | 101.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 71.1 g | 23.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 37.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sugars | 0.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 15.5 g | 31.1% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 7.1 g | 10.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 6.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.6 g | |||
Total Omega 3 Fatty Acids | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Water | 2.9 g | |||
Ash | 3.2 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 134 Calories from Fat 24
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.7 g 4.2%
Saturated Fat 0.5 g 2.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 13.3 mg 0.6%
Total Carbohydrates 27 g 9%
Dietary Fiber 3.6 g14.4%
Sugars 0.2 g
Protein 5.9 g 11.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin C 1.7%
Calcium 0.7% Iron 3.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 353
Protein 1.8 g | Carbs 3.5 g | Fat 37 g
Per 100g | Calories 0
Protein 0 g | Carbs 0 g | Fat 0 g
Per 100g | Calories 536
Protein 3.6 g | Carbs 60.7 g | Fat 28.6 g
Per 100g | Calories 393
Protein 25 g | Carbs 3.6 g | Fat 32.1 g