Grains, bread & pasta

Quinoa (cooked): calories and nutrition facts

Per 100 g: 120 kcal, 4.4 g protein, 19 g carbohydrates and 1.9 g fat. A typical serving (1 serving, 180 g) provides about 216 kcal.

Amount
Energy

216 kcal

905 kJ · 11% of the reference intake (2,000 kcal)

Amount · share of energy

Protein7.9 g · 15%
Carbohydrates33 g · 65%
Fat3.5 g · 15%

Values per 100 g; drinks and milk per 100 ml. Carbohydrates exclude fibre.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition factsper 100 g1 serving · 180 g
Energy503 kJ / 120 kcal905 kJ / 216 kcal
Fat1.9 g3.5 g
of which saturates0.2 g0.4 g
Carbohydrate19 g33 g
of which sugars0.9 g1.6 g
Fibre2.8 g5.0 g
Protein4.4 g7.9 g
Salt0.02 g0.03 g

Carbohydrates exclude fibre, as on UK and EU labels. “–” means: not stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in cooked quinoa?

120 kcal (503 kJ) per 100 g. 1 serving (180 g) provides about 216 kcal.

How many carbs are in cooked quinoa?

19 g carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 0.9 g sugars, plus 2.8 g fibre. 1 serving (180 g) has about 33 g carbohydrates.

Source and notes

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018): “Quinoa, cooked”, FDC ID 168917. Public domain (CC0 1.0).

Average values from the United States. Variety, ripeness, origin, recipe and preparation change the values; for packaged food the label applies. Not dietary advice.

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