Quinoa, uncooked nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Quinoa, uncooked
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 368 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 57 grams |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 6.3 (acidic) |
Phosphorus ⓘHigher in Phosphorus content than 90% of foods
Magnesium ⓘHigher in Magnesium content than 89% of foods
Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 89% of foods
Iron ⓘHigher in Iron content than 88% of foods
Carbs ⓘHigher in Carbs content than 86% of foods
Quinoa, uncooked calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 368 | |
| Calories in 1 cup | 626 | 170 g |
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
42IU of 5,000IU
0.84%
Vitamin E :
7.3mg of 15mg
49%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 10µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
1.1mg of 1mg
90%
Vitamin B2:
0.95mg of 1mg
73%
Vitamin B3:
4.6mg of 16mg
29%
Vitamin B5:
2.3mg of 5mg
46%
Vitamin B6:
1.5mg of 1mg
112%
Folate:
552µg of 400µg
138%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
211mg of 550mg
38%
Vitamin K:
0µg of 120µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 28%
14.1 g of 50 g
14.1 g (28% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 9%
6.1 g of 65 g
6.1 g (9% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 21%
64.2 g of 300 g
64.2 g (21% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 1%
13.3 g of 2,000 g
13.3 g (1% of DV )
Other:
2.4 g
2.4 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
501mg of 280mg
179%
Threonine:
1263mg of 1,050mg
120%
Isoleucine:
1512mg of 1,400mg
108%
Leucine:
2520mg of 2,730mg
92%
Lysine:
2298mg of 2,100mg
109%
Methionine:
927mg of 1,050mg
88%
Phenylalanine:
1779mg of 1,750mg
102%
Valine:
1782mg of 1,820mg
98%
Histidine:
1221mg of 700mg
174%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.71 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.3 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
52 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for Quinoa, uncooked
Sugar:
0 g
Fiber:
7 g
Other:
57 g
All nutrients for Quinoa, uncooked per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 368kcal | 18% | 20% |
7.8 times more than Orange
|
| Protein | 14g | 34% | 35% |
5 times more than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 6.1g | 9% | 46% |
5.5 times less than Cheese
|
| Net carbs | 57g | N/A | 15% |
1.1 times more than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 64g | 21% | 14% |
2.3 times more than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Magnesium | 197mg | 47% | 11% |
1.4 times more than Almond
|
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% | 35% |
2.7 times less than Milk
|
| Potassium | 563mg | 17% | 11% |
3.8 times more than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 4.6mg | 57% | 12% |
1.8 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Fiber | 7g | 28% | 15% |
2.9 times more than Orange
|
| Copper | 0.59mg | 66% | 19% |
4.2 times more than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 3.1mg | 28% | 30% |
2 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Starch | 52g | 21% | 88% |
3.4 times more than Potato
|
| Phosphorus | 457mg | 65% | 10% |
2.5 times more than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% | 90% |
98 times less than White Bread
|
| Vitamin A | 14IU | 0% | 61% |
1193.3 times less than Carrot
|
| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 0% | 72% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 16% | 39% |
1.7 times more than Kiwifruit
|
| Selenium | 8.5µg | 15% | 62% | |
| Manganese | 2mg | 88% | 28% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.36mg | 30% | 24% |
1.4 times more than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.32mg | 24% | 24% |
2.4 times more than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 1.5mg | 10% | 62% |
6.3 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.77mg | 15% | 42% |
1.5 times less than Sunflower seed
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.49mg | 37% | 25% |
4.1 times more than Oat
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Folate | 184µg | 46% | 19% |
3 times more than Brussels sprout
|
| Choline | 70mg | 13% | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.71g | 4% | 65% |
8.3 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.6g | N/A | 57% |
6.1 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.3g | N/A | 23% |
14.3 times less than Walnut
|
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0% | 70% |
1.8 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0.42mg | 0% | 74% |
1.7 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Isoleucine | 0.5mg | 0% | 74% |
1.8 times less than Salmon raw
|
| Leucine | 0.84mg | 0% | 75% |
2.9 times less than Tuna Bluefin
|
| Lysine | 0.77mg | 0% | 73% |
1.7 times more than Tofu
|
| Methionine | 0.31mg | 0% | 71% |
3.2 times more than Quinoa
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.59mg | 0% | 72% |
1.1 times less than Egg
|
| Valine | 0.59mg | 0% | 74% |
3.4 times less than Soybean raw
|
| Histidine | 0.41mg | 0% | 71% |
1.8 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.05g | N/A | 36% |
31.1 times less than Salmon
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | N/A | 100% |
NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 368
% Daily Value*
9.3%
Total Fat
6.1g
3.2%
Saturated Fat 0.71g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.22%
Sodium 5mg
21%
Total Carbohydrate
64g
28%
Dietary Fiber
7g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
14g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
47mg
4.7%
Iron
4.6mg
57%
Potassium
563mg
17%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
ⓘ
Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ⓘ
Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
ⓘ
Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
ⓘ
While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
References
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