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Amaranth (cooked) for Post-Workout Recovery
4g protein per 100g · Complete
Fits in moderation
After lifting, 20–40g of fast-digesting, leucine-rich protein within a few hours kicks off muscle protein synthesis.
The numbers
Per 100g
4g
102 kcal
Daily target (70kg)
~126g
protein per day
Per 100g portion
4g
Servings/day to hit target
32×
~3264 kcal from this food
Why it works for post-workout recovery
For post-workout recovery, look for fast digestion, complete profile, leucine ≥ 2g per serving. Amaranth (cooked) isn't a top pick — tiny ancient grain — complete protein like quinoa.
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