Cooked quinoa
Cooked quinoa provides 129 kcal per 100 g, with 0.7 g of sugars and 4.3 g of protein. That is 74% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Seeds category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 cup (140 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 129 kcal | 181 kcal | 445 −71% | |
| Total fat | 2.1 g | 3 g | 4% | 23.1 −91% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.8 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 22.9 g | 32 g | 12% | 38 −40% |
| Total sugars | 0.7 g | 1 g | 2.7 −74% | |
| Added sugarsUSDA | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.9 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.1 g | 2.9 g | 10% | 15.5 −86% |
| Protein | 4.3 g | 6 g | 12% | 18.2 −76% |
| Salt | 1.3 g | 1.8 g | 0.4 +178% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1221 Seeds products on Foodmetria.
Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other seeds
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Water, white quinoa, red quinoa, salt, tartaric acid.
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 cup (140 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0045255150230
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cooked quinoa?
Cooked quinoa contains 129 kcal per 100 g and about 181 kcal per serving (1 cup (140 g)).
How much sugar is in Cooked quinoa?
Cooked quinoa has 0.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Cooked quinoa healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Cooked quinoa vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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