Cooked Quinoa Nutrition Facts & Calories
Calories in cooked quinoa
100g of cooked quinoa contain about 120 calories (kcal).
Calories per:
ounce
| standard serving size, tablespoon
| half cup
For example, a standard serving size (1 cup) of cooked quinoa (185 g) contain about 222 calories.
This is about 11% of the daily caloric intake for an average adult with medium weight and activity level (assuming a 2000 kcal daily intake).
Cooked quinoa key facts
The nutrients that matter most in cooked food, per 100 g.
| Nutrient (per 100 g) | Cooked Quinoa |
|---|---|
| Protein | 4.4 g |
| Fat | 1.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 21 g |
| Sodium | 7 mg |
- Compared with quinoa: 120 vs 368 kcal, 1.9 vs 6.1 g fat per 100 g.
Scroll down for details and nutrition tables.
Nutrition Facts
Cooked QuinoaServing size:
standard serving size (1 cup) of cooked quinoa (185 g) change
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Amount Per Serving:
To visualize how much 222 kcal actually is, keep in mind that the calorie content of standard serving of cooked quinoa is similar to that of, for example:
- 2.5 medium eggs (86 kcal each)
- 1 chicken breast (217 kcal)
- 2 slices of bread (106 kcal each)
- 3 medium potatoes (69 kcal each)
Take a quick look at the tables below for detailed information about cooked quinoa nutrition.
100g of Cooked Quinoa
Nutrition
- Calories 120
- Carbs Total 21.3 g
- Dietary fiber 2.8 g
- Fat 1.92 g
- Protein 4.4 g
- Water 71.61 g
Vitamins
- Vit A 5 IU
- Vit B1 (Thiamine) 0.107 mg
- Vit B2 (riboflavin) 0.11 mg
- Vit B3 (Niacin) 0.412 mg
- Vit B6 0.123 mg
- Vit B9 (Folic acid) 0.042 mcg
- Vit E 0.63 mg
Minerals
- Potassium 172 mg
- Magnessium 64 mg
- Calcium 17 mg
- Sodium 7 mg
- Iron 1.49 mg
Per 100 g, Cooked quinoa is a good source of magnesium (15% DV) and a good source of fiber (10% DV).
Magnesium takes part in hundreds of enzyme reactions, including energy production and muscle function. The FDA Daily Value is 420 mg.
How many calories are in cooked quinoa?
- Standard serving size (1 cup) of cooked quinoa (185 g)222 kcal
- Tablespoon of cooked quinoa (12g)14 kcal
- Half cup of cooked quinoa (92.5g)111 kcal
- Ounce (oz) of cooked quinoa34 kcal
Foods with similar calories:
- Chocolate milk shake calories 119 kcal
- Butter chicken calories 119 kcal
- Chicken liver calories 119 kcal
- Catfish calories 119 kcal
- Skinless chicken breast calories 120 kcal
- Edamame calories 121 kcal
- Shrimp cocktail calories 121 kcal
- Lo Mein calories 121 kcal
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About the data
Nutrition values on this page are given per 100 g of the food and are based on the official United States Department of Agriculture FoodData Central database. The exact record used for each food is linked under the tables.
Marcin Piotrowicz – calories-info.com creator · Healthy diet and healthy lifestyle promoter. The information is for general purposes and is not medical or dietary advice.
