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Puffed Amaranth 2
Puffed Amaranth 2 is a culinary and nutritional food item and associated with Amaranth. Per 100 g, it provides an energy density of 329 kcal (1376.54 kJ) and features a low glycemic index of 50, promoting a gradual and stable postprandial blood glucose response. Its quantitative macronutrient profile per 100 g comprises 15 g of protein, 57.5 g of total carbohydrates (including 1.7 g of sugars), 7.5 g of total lipids, and 14 g of dietary fiber, alongside a water content of 8 g. The lipid fraction includes 1.46 g of saturated fatty acids, 1.66 g of monounsaturated fatty acids, and 3.65 g of polyunsaturated fatty acids.
With respect to micronutrients, minerals, and vitamins, Puffed Amaranth 2 contributes measured bioavailable compounds per 100 g. Notable quantified micronutrients include calcium (159 mg), magnesium (248 mg), potassium (332 mg), phosphorus (557 mg), iron (7.6 mg), zinc (2.87 mg), selenium (18.7 µg), sodium (4 mg), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) (0.59 mg), and folate (vitamin B9) (82 µg). Collectively, these nutrients support essential physiological pathways including cellular energy metabolism, electrolyte homeostasis, neuromuscular signaling, enzymatic synthesis, and immune defense.
From a clinical nutrition and meal-planning standpoint, Puffed Amaranth 2 aligns well with dietary frameworks such as Gluten-Free Diet, Vegan Diet, Vegetarian Diet, Whole-Food Plant-Based (WFPB) Diet, and High-Fiber Diet. Puffed amaranth is an ancient pseudo-grain providing complete plant protein with lysine, squalene, and minerals, naturally fitting gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, WFPB, and high-fiber diets. It is classified as safe for consumption during pregnancy under standard food hygiene practices. In culinary practice, it features in recipes such as Melon and Ginger Cocktail, Lactose-free Peach Milk Cocktail, Peach Milk Cocktail, Oatmeal with Banana, Amaranth and Raisins (lighter version), and Oatmeal with Banana, Amaranth, and Raisins (lighter version, lactose-free), offering versatile ways to build nutrient-dense meals.
Base: 100g
DASH Diet
Heart Health
Amaranth
Vegan
Vegetarian
Specification & Key Parameters
IŻŻ • EFSA
9 parameter
| Parameter | Value | Parameter | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Calories / 100g
|
329 kcal (1377 kJ) |
Protein / 100g
|
15,0 g |
|
Fat / 100g
|
7,5 g |
Carbs / 100g
|
57,5 g |
|
Fiber / 100g
|
0,0 g |
Glycemic Index (GI)
|
IG 70 |
|
Glycemic Load (GL)
|
GL 34.5 |
Cena / 100g (Walmart)
|
$0.42 |
|
Woda / 100g
|
8,0 g |
Prices calculated for
Walmart
$0.42
/ 100g
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Puffed Amaranth 2 (100 g)
Specialist Verified
Kcal
329 kcal
Protein
19%
15 g
Fat
9%
7.5 g
Carbohydrates
72%
57.5 g
fiber: 0 g
IG: 70
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Auchan
0,39 USD
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0,39 USD
100 kcal
0,11 USD
20 g protein
0,52 USD
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Auchan
Cheapest
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0,39 USD | 0,39 USD | 0,98 USD | 1,95 USD | 3,90 USD | |
Netto
+3%
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0,40 USD | 0,40 USD | 1,00 USD | 2,00 USD | 4,00 USD | |
Biedronka
+3%
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0,40 USD | 0,40 USD | 1,00 USD | 2,00 USD | 4,00 USD | |
Aldi
+5%
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0,41 USD | 0,41 USD | 1,03 USD | 2,05 USD | 4,10 USD | |
Lidl
+5%
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0,41 USD | 0,41 USD | 1,03 USD | 2,05 USD | 4,10 USD | |
Dino
+5%
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0,41 USD | 0,41 USD | 1,03 USD | 2,05 USD | 4,10 USD | |
Kaufland
+5%
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0,41 USD | 0,41 USD | 1,03 USD | 2,05 USD | 4,10 USD | |
Rewe
+5%
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0,41 USD | 0,41 USD | 1,03 USD | 2,05 USD | 4,10 USD | |
Carrefour
+8%
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0,42 USD | 0,42 USD | 1,05 USD | 2,10 USD | 4,20 USD | |
Żabka
+23%
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0,48 USD | 0,48 USD | 1,20 USD | 2,40 USD | 4,80 USD |
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Nutritional Profile & Bioactivity
Nutrients
Precise micro- and macronutrient analysis with daily reference intake (RDA) coverage (100 g)
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Macronutrient Distribution
100 g
358
kcal
Protein
15g (17% kcal)
Fat
7.5g (19% kcal)
Carbs
57.5g (64% kcal)
Protein
15g
Fat
7.5g
Carbs
57.5g
Bio-Analysis
Food Product
Puffed Amaranth 2
358 kcal
B: 15g
T: 7.5g
W: 57.5g
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Nutrient
Ash
2.5
g
Nutrient
20% RDA
Calcium
159
mg
Nutrient
22% RDA
Carbohydrate
57.5
g
Nutrient
Copper
0.52
mg
Nutrient
11% RDA
Fat
7.5
g
Nutrient
Fatty monounsaturated
1.66
g
Nutrient
Fatty polyunsaturated
3.65
g
Nutrient
Fatty saturated
1.46
g
Nutrient
56% RDA
Fiber
14
g
Nutrient
54% RDA
Iron
7.6
mg
Nutrient
Lysine
0.75
g
Nutrient
66% RDA
Magnesium
248
mg
Nutrient
Manganese
3.33
mg
Nutrient
80% RDA
Phosphorus
557
mg
Nutrient
17% RDA
Potassium
332
mg
Nutrient
30% RDA
Protein
15
g
Nutrient
Salt
0.01
g
Nutrient
34% RDA
Selenium
18.7
µg
Nutrient
Sodium
4
mg
Nutrient
3% RDA
Sugar
1.7
g
Nutrient
Tryptophan
0.24
g
Nutrient
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.12
mg
Nutrient
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.2
mg
Nutrient
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.92
mg
Nutrient
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
0.59
mg
Nutrient
Vitamin B9 (Folate)
82
µg
Nutrient
Water
8
g
Nutrient
29% RDA
Zinc
2.87
mg
| Name | Category | Amount | % RDA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash | - | 2.5 g | - |
| Calcium | - | 159 mg | 20% |
| Carbohydrate | - | 57.5 g | 22% |
| Copper | - | 0.52 mg | - |
| Fat | - | 7.5 g | 11% |
| Fatty monounsaturated | - | 1.66 g | - |
| Fatty polyunsaturated | - | 3.65 g | - |
| Fatty saturated | - | 1.46 g | - |
| Fiber | - | 14 g | 56% |
| Iron | - | 7.6 mg | 54% |
| Lysine | - | 0.75 g | - |
| Magnesium | - | 248 mg | 66% |
| Manganese | - | 3.33 mg | - |
| Phosphorus | - | 557 mg | 80% |
| Potassium | - | 332 mg | 17% |
| Protein | - | 15 g | 30% |
| Salt | - | 0.01 g | - |
| Selenium | - | 18.7 µg | 34% |
| Sodium | - | 4 mg | - |
| Sugar | - | 1.7 g | 3% |
| Tryptophan | - | 0.24 g | - |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | - | 0.12 mg | - |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | - | 0.2 mg | - |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | - | 0.92 mg | - |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) | - | 0.59 mg | - |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate) | - | 82 µg | - |
| Water | - | 8 g | - |
| Zinc | - | 2.87 mg | 29% |
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Glycemic Load (GL): High (30.5)
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Clinical Insight (Glycemic Model)
High glycemic load (GL 30.5) may trigger a pronounced glucose peak (~140 mg/dL) — consider pairing with a post-meal walk or extra fiber.
Glycemic Load (GL)
High
30.5
GL pts
Glycemic Load (GL) combines both the Glycemic Index (GI) and the actual amount of digestible carbohydrates in a serving.
Clinical thresholds: Low ≤ 10 pts • Moderate 11–19 pts • High ≥ 20 pts
Index (GI)
70
Glucose peak
140
mg/dL
P+F+Fiber buffer
0.76
🛡️ Glycemic buffering in this meal
Protein (15 g), fat (7.5 g), and dietary fiber (14 g) slow gastric emptying and attenuate the postprandial glucose peak.
Net carbohydrates (digestible)
43.5 g
Simple sugars: 1.7 g
Slowing fiber: 14 g
