Grains & Carbs
Calories in Quinoa (Cooked)
120 calories per 100g · 4.4g protein · 22g carbs · 1.9g fat
120calories in 100g
Nutrition Facts
Serving size 100g
Calories
120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.9g2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 7mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 22g8%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g10%
Total Sugars 0.9g
Protein 4.4g
Calcium1%
Iron8%
Potassium4%
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Macro Breakdown
How Does Quinoa (Cooked) Fit Your Diet?
% of 2,000 cal/day6%
120 cal
% of 150g protein/day3%
4.4g protein
Balanced macros - fits well into most diet approaches.
Burn Off 120 Calories
How long to burn 100g of Quinoa (Cooked)
155 lbs (70 kg)
100 lbs300 lbs
Walking
Casual pace ~5 km/h
29 min
at 155 lbs
Running
Moderate pace ~9 km/h
13 min
at 155 lbs
Cycling
Moderate effort ~20 km/h
15 min
at 155 lbs
Estimates based on MET values (ACSM). Actual calorie burn varies with fitness level, terrain, and intensity.Steps Calculator →
Is Quinoa (Cooked) Healthy?
A complete protein grain - contains all 9 essential amino acids.
120kcal
Calories / 100g
4.4g
Protein / 100g
2.8g
Fiber / 100g
7mg
Sodium / 100g
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Frequently Asked Questions - Quinoa (Cooked)
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White Rice (Cooked)
130 cal/100g
P: 2.7g · C: 28g · F: 0.3g
Brown Rice (Cooked)
123 cal/100g
P: 2.6g · C: 26g · F: 1g
Oats (Rolled, Dry)
389 cal/100g
P: 17g · C: 66g · F: 7g
Whole Wheat Bread
247 cal/100g
P: 13g · C: 41g · F: 4.2g
Pasta (Cooked)
158 cal/100g
P: 5.8g · C: 31g · F: 0.9g
Bagel (Plain)
245 cal/100g
P: 10g · C: 48g · F: 1.5g
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