View full-size photo · Photo: Open Food Facts contributors, CC BY-SA
Quinoa
Quinoa by simple truth provides 356 kcal per 100 g, with 22.2 g of sugars and 13.3 g of protein. That is 114% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is B and it is classified as NOVA 1 (unprocessed or minimally processed). It is listed in the Undefined category and comes in a 1 lb pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1/4 cup (45 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 356 kcal | 160 kcal | 250 +42% | |
| Total fat | 5.6 g | 2.5 g | 3% | 13.7 −60% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 7.8 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 68.9 g | 31 g | 11% | 22.8 +202% |
| Total sugars | 22.2 g | 10 g | 10.4 +114% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 6.8 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 6.7 g | 3 g | 11% | 4.8 +40% |
| Protein | 13.3 g | 6 g | 12% | 11.6 +15% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | 0.7 −100% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 8758 Undefined products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from December 2022. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other undefined
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
ORGANIC QUINOA.
Product details
- Quantity
- 1 lb
- Serving size
- 1/4 cup (45 g)
- Labels & certifications
- VegetarianNo glutenNo preservativesVegan
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0011110912381
Prices reported by shoppers
Loading prices…
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Quinoa?
Quinoa contains 356 kcal per 100 g and about 160 kcal per serving (1/4 cup (45 g)).
How much sugar is in Quinoa?
Quinoa has 22.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Quinoa healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of B (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 1 — unprocessed or minimally processed. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Quinoa vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 29, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
Reviews
Compare & rankings
Healthier alternatives
Best in category →Same category, meaningfully better on at least one measure and no worse on the others. Each card shows what improves.
a NOVA 1 
a NOVA 1 
a NOVA 1 
a NOVA 1 More undefined
View all →
b NOVA 4 
b NOVA 4 
a NOVA 4
a NOVA 1 
d NOVA 3 
c NOVA 3 More from simple truth
View all →
b NOVA 3 
d NOVA 3 
c NOVA 3 
a 
a NOVA 3 
a NOVA 1