Quinoa tex-mex
Quinoa tex-mex provides 167 kcal per 100 g, with 3.6 g of sugars and 7.1 g of protein. That is 16% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is B and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Meals category. Contains: soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 Cup 140 g (140 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 167 kcal | 234 kcal | 178 −6% | |
| Total fat | 7.9 g | 11 g | 14% | 7.9 |
| Saturated fat | 0.7 g | 1 g | 5% | 2.8 −74% |
| Carbohydrates | 13.6 g | 19 g | 7% | 17.8 −24% |
| Total sugars | 3.6 g | 5 g | 3.1 +16% | |
| Dietary fiber | 5.7 g | 8 g | 29% | 2 +183% |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 10 g | 20% | 8.7 −18% |
| Salt | 0.9 g | 1.2 g | 1.2 −25% |
*% 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 from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from August 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Source of protein
- 17% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)
- Low sugar
- 3.6 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g per 100 g)
- Low saturated fat
- 0.7 g per 100 g, 4% of calories (EU: no more than 1.5 g per 100 g and 10% of calories)
- High fiber
- 5.7 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 meals
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Precooked quinoa, tofu (water, soybeans, calcium sulfate, nigari), carrots, pre-cooked red beans, corn, onions, expeller pressed canola oil tomato paste, spices & herbs, (extra strong chili, laurel, cumin, garlic, onion) salt, sugar, paprika extract, guar gum.
- Allergens
- Soybeans
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 Cup 140 g (140 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0022929302072
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Quinoa tex-mex?
Quinoa tex-mex contains 167 kcal per 100 g and about 234 kcal per serving (1 Cup 140 g (140 g)).
How much sugar is in Quinoa tex-mex?
Quinoa tex-mex has 3.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Quinoa tex-mex healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of B (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
What allergens does Quinoa tex-mex contain?
According to the label data it contains: Soybeans. 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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