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Quinoa
Quinoa provides 378 kcal per 100 g, with 4.4 g of sugars and 15.6 g of protein. That is 51% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is A. It is listed in the Quinoa category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 378 kcal | 322 +17% |
| Total fat | 4.4 g | 5.4 −18% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0.7 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 68.9 g | 54.3 +27% |
| Total sugars | 4.4 g | 2.9 +51% |
| Dietary fiber | 6.7 g | 6.7 |
| Protein | 15.6 g | 11.7 +33% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0.3 −100% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1109 Quinoa products on Foodmetria.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Source of protein
- 16% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)
- Low sugar
- 4.4 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g per 100 g)
- Low saturated fat
- 0 g per 100 g, 0% of calories (EU: no more than 1.5 g per 100 g and 10% of calories)
- Sodium-free
- 0 mg sodium per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 mg per 100 g)
- High fiber
- 6.7 g fiber per 100 g (EU: at least 6 g per 100 g or 3 g per 100 kcal)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other quinoa
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Product details
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0655295237312
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Quinoa?
Quinoa contains 378 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Quinoa?
Quinoa has 4.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Quinoa healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of A (A is best, E is worst). Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 30, 2023. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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