Red quinoa
Red quinoa provides 200 kcal per 100 g, with 0 g of sugars and 6.4 g of protein. That is 100% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is B 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: 1/2 package (125 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 200 kcal | 250 kcal | 446 −55% | |
| Total fat | 4 g | 5 g | 6% | 23.2 −83% |
| Saturated fat | 0.8 g | 1 g | 5% | 2.8 −71% |
| Carbohydrates | 35.2 g | 44 g | 16% | 38 −7% |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 2.7 −100% | |
| Dietary fiber | 3.2 g | 4 g | 14% | 15.5 −79% |
| Protein | 6.4 g | 8 g | 16% | 18.2 −65% |
| Salt | 0.3 g | 0.4 g | 0.4 −29% |
*% 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 from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from December 2022. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Source of protein
- 13% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)
- Sugar-free
- 0 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 0.5 g per 100 g)
- Low saturated fat
- 0.8 g per 100 g, 4% of calories (EU: no more than 1.5 g per 100 g and 10% of calories)
- Source of fiber
- 3.2 g fiber per 100 g (EU: at least 3 g per 100 g or 1.5 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 seeds
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Cooked red quinoa, sunflower oil, salt.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1/2 package (125 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0688267196102
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Red quinoa?
Red quinoa contains 200 kcal per 100 g and about 250 kcal per serving (1/2 package (125 g)).
How much sugar is in Red quinoa?
Red quinoa has 0 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Red quinoa healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of B (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 Red 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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