Grains and bread
Quinoa: calories and nutrition
Quinoa has 120 calories per 100 g. 1 cup of quinoa (185 g) has 222 calories, 8.1 g of protein, 39 g of carbohydrates and 3.6 g of fat.
Calories
Protein g
Carbs g
Fat g
Protein 15% of caloriesCarbohydrates 71%Fat 14%
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Your portion |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 120 | |
| Protein | 4.4 g | g |
| Carbohydrates | 21 g | g |
| Fiber | 2.8 g | g |
| Sugars | 0.9 g | g |
| Fat | 1.9 g | g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | g |
| Sodium | 7 mg | mg |
| Potassium | 172 mg | mg |
| Calcium | 17 mg | mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, "Quinoa, cooked" (FDC ID 168917). Values are averages and vary by variety, brand and preparation.
Questions
How many calories are in 1 cup of quinoa?
222 calories (185 g). Per 100 g, quinoa has 120 calories.
How much protein is in quinoa?
4.4 g per 100 g, or 8.1 g in 1 cup of quinoa.
How many carbs are in quinoa?
21 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.8 g of fiber and 0.9 g of sugars.
Similar foods
Brown rice: 123 kcalBarley (cooked): 123 kcalCouscous: 112 kcalWhite rice: 130 kcalRice noodles (cooked): 108 kcalEgg noodles: 138 kcalWild rice: 101 kcalBuckwheat: 92 kcal
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