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Quinoacalories and nutrition per 100 g

USDA FoodData Central data

100 g raw

368kcal

Protein, fat and carbs per 100 g

Protein
14.1 g
15% of energy
Fat
6.1 g
15% of energy
Carbs
64.2 g
70% of energy
Fiber
7 g
Boiled, 100 g
120 kcal
On this page
  1. Protein, fat and carbs per 100 g
  2. How cooking changes it
  3. What to pair it with
  4. Vitamins and minerals per 100 g
  5. Similar foods

How cooking changes it

Per 100 g of cooked food. Yield is how many grams of cooked food 100 g raw makes: grains absorb water, meat loses it, and some vitamins break down.

MethodYieldCaloriesProteinFatCarbs
Raw100%368 kcal14.1 g6.1 g64.2 g
Soaked150%245 kcal9.4 g4.1 g42.8 g
Boiled307%120 kcal4.6 g2 g20.9 g
Steamed250%147 kcal5.6 g2.4 g25.7 g

What to pair it with

  • Tea, coffee and milk — separately

    This is rich in plant iron. Tea, coffee and dairy at the same meal noticeably lower its absorption — have them an hour before or 1–2 hours after.

    Source: PMID 11029010, PMID 20200263, PMID 1984335

  • Add vitamin C

    Bell pepper, sauerkraut, citrus or kiwi at the same meal raise plant iron absorption several times over.

    Source: PMID 2507689, PMID 20200263

  • Meat or fish helps

    Meat and fish proteins at the same meal boost plant iron absorption.

    Source: PMID 17056805

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g

Percent of the daily value for an adult woman aged 19–50. The calculator works out your own.

NutrientAmount% DV
Vitamin A1 mcg0%
Vitamin E2.4 mg16%
Vitamin B1 (thiamine)0.36 mg33%
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)0.32 mg29%
Vitamin B3 (niacin)1.5 mg11%
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)0.49 mg38%
Vitamin B9 (folate)184 mcg46%
Choline70.2 mg17%
Calcium47 mg5%
Iron4.6 mg25%
Magnesium197 mg64%
Phosphorus457 mg65%
Potassium563 mg22%
Sodium5 mg0%
Zinc3.1 mg39%
Selenium8.5 mcg15%
Copper0.59 mg66%
Manganese2 mg113%

How much do you need?

Work out your daily targets and log this food in your diary — cooking method included.

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Data: USDA FoodData Central, record “Quinoa, uncooked”.

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