Approximate nutrition, cooking uses and storage for Quinoa. All processing runs locally in your browser. Your data is not uploaded to any server. 100% Local
Quinoa is a small seed cooked like a grain, complete in protein. Rinse before cooking to remove bitterness.
Boil as a side, or use in salads, bowls and stuffed vegetables.
| Category | grains |
|---|---|
| Calories | 120 kcal / 100 g |
| Protein | 4.4 g |
| Fat | 1.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 21.3 g |
| Sugar | 0.9 g |
| Fibre | 2.8 g |
| Sodium | 7 mg |
| Storage | Keep dry in an airtight container; refrigerate cooked quinoa. |
| Shelf life | 0 / 5 / 60 days (room / fridge / freezer) |
Data is approximate, for general reference.
About 120 kcal per 100 g (approximate). Portion size changes the total, so weigh if you need accuracy.
Per 100 g it provides roughly 4.4 g protein, 1.9 g fat, 21.3 g carbohydrate (0.9 g sugar) and 2.8 g fibre.
Keep dry in an airtight container; refrigerate cooked quinoa.
Approximately 0 days at room temperature, 5 days refrigerated and 60 days frozen (0 means not recommended).
Common substitutes include Cooked white rice, Rolled oats (dry). Amounts are approximate, so adjust to taste.