Quinoa cup

in Meals Barcode 0688267193651
Poor nutritional quality
Processed food

Quinoa cup provides 262 kcal per 100 g, with 3.8 g of sugars and 4.3 g of protein. That is 24% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Meals category. Contains: milk, sulphur dioxide and sulphites.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
20 g · High
Saturated fat
2.9 g · Moderate
Sugars
3.8 g · Low
Salt
1.2 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 container (210 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 262 kcal 550 kcal 178 +47%
Total fat 20 g 42 g 54% 7.9 +154%
Saturated fat 2.9 g 6 g 30% 2.8
Carbohydrates 17.1 g 36 g 13% 17.8
Total sugars 3.8 g 8 g 3.1 +24%
Added sugarsUSDA 0.5 g 1.1 g 2% 1.2 −58%
Dietary fiber 3.8 g 8 g 29% 2 +89%
Protein 4.3 g 9 g 18% 8.7 −51%
Salt 1.2 g 2.6 g 1.2 +5%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 5053 Meals products on Foodmetria.

Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other meals

Calories higher 16%
Sugars higher 21%
Salt higher 31%
Saturated fat higher 35%
Protein top 75%
Fiber top 12%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Cooked quinoa (water, white quinoa, glucono delta lactone, salt), sunflower oil, dried tomato (contains sulphites), tomato pulp, capers, parmesan cheese (pasteurized cow's milk, salt, rennet), balsamic vinegar (wine, water), lemon juice, sugar, garlic, salt, dehydrated oregano, dehydrated parsley, dried basil leaf, citric acid.

Palm oil freeNot veganMaybe vegetarian
Allergens
MilkSulphur dioxide and sulphites

Additives 2

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
1 container (210 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0688267193651

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Quinoa cup?

Quinoa cup contains 262 kcal per 100 g and about 550 kcal per serving (1 container (210 g)).

How much sugar is in Quinoa cup?

Quinoa cup has 3.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Quinoa cup healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of D (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 Quinoa cup vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Quinoa cup contain?

According to the label data it contains: Milk, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites. Recipes change — 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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